Artistic journey on display

He was a legendary artist and a luminary in the world of art in both Telugu states.

- VENNAPUSALA RAMYA

His brush painted not just canvases but entire eras of cultural renaissance. Living during the turbulent pre-Independence era, Dr Kondapalli Seshagiri Rao's artistic vision was profoundly shaped by socio-political events such as the Razakar movement. He introduced Cheriyal paintings, a traditional Telangana art form, to a global audience, ensuring its enduring legacy in Indian art history.

Renowned for his mythological series, Seshagiri Rao's work on Shakuntala remains one of his most celebrated creations. To honor his extraordinary contributions and introduce his creative journey to budding artists and the wider world, an exhibition titled 'Reviving the Roots' is ongoing (until February 5) at the State Gallery of Art as part of the closing centenary celebrations.