Collection: THOTA VAIKUNTAM

Thota Vaikuntam, a renowned Indian artist, was born in Burugupalli, Telangana. His artistic journey began at the College of Fine Arts and Architecture, Hyderabad, and later at the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, where he honed his skills in painting and printmaking under the guidance of K.G. Subramanyan. 

Vaikuntam's artwork is a vibrant celebration of Telangana's culture, particularly its women. His muses are the elegant, voluptuous women of Telangana, adorned in colorful sarees and vermilion bindis. With bold brushstrokes and vivid colors, Vaikuntam's paintings exude energy and dynamism, reminiscent of Indian classical dance and temple friezes. 

The artist's use of bright reds and yellows adds a pop of color to his works, elevating the simple women of Telangana to larger-than-life status. Vaikuntam's artistic talents extend beyond painting; he has also worked as an art director in films like "Daasi" (1988) and "Maa Bhoomi" (1979), earning him a National Award.