Thota Vaikuntam

TELANGANA TALES
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Photo: Open Magazine

Thota Vaikuntam, a renowned Indian artist, is known for his use of bright colors and
 bold lines.

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 From paintings to watercolor sketches, he has captured the soul of rural Andhra Pradesh & Telangana.

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The central characters in his works are frequently men and women from his community; particularly women from Telangana.

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The penchant can be linked to his fascination with male actors who portrayed female characters in traveling theatre troupes that would perform in his village. 

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His controlled lines and expertly applied fine strokes give a majestic aura. 
 He likes to use strong primary colours such as red, saffron, and orange, as these are primarily Indian hues. 

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He acknowledges that he only tries to capture the vitality of the sensual women of his village.

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