Year of creation | 2021 |
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Dimensions | 101.6 W × 101.6 H × 2 D cm |
Type of art | painting |
Style | contemporary art |
Genre | cityscapes |
Materials | acrylic, canvas |
Type of packaging | art tube |
This painting is a masterful representation of Haridwar during the Maha Kumbh Mela, the world's largest religious gathering. The artist, ANAND MANCHIRAJU, captures the sacred chaos and serenity of millions of pilgrims converging to take a dip in the holy Ganges. Through a contemporary lens, the piece vividly portrays the colorful, dynamic cityscape against the backdrop of ancient spirituality and architectural grandeur. Paying homage to tradition and faith, the artwork invites viewers to explore the depths of collective belief and individual spirituality, making it a poignant reminder of the enduring human spirit.
Anand Manchiraju is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning artist based in India. Living close to Himalaya Mountains, he is inspired by the splendors of nature although his subjects vary from landscapes to cityscapes, still life, figurative, portraits, some digital art and Hindu gods and goddesses. Anand considers himself an artist by birth, photographer by profession and sculptor by practice. He is an experimentalist at heart. He enjoys experimenting with art style, medium and the tools he uses. He has worked with traditional oils on canvas, acrylics on canvas to his own unique mediums - photographic chemicals on bromides (which he calls photo-paintings) and oil and acrylic on x-ray films. Anand’s artistic style ranges from impressionistic to abstract. He recently received 2 artist cash grants from Exhbizone Grand Prize and Planetarium both in 2022. Anand Manchiraju Artist Biography Indian Anand Manchiraju developed a passion in his childhood for painting, influenced by his father, a famous artist. Upon graduation from JNTU, India, Anand started a career as an artist in government. He has also been involved in promoting arts for 30 years as President of Andhra Academy of Arts. He has completed over 3000 artworks and has also been honored with 30 solo shows across India. In addition, Anand has participated in international exhibitions across the world winning numerous awards for his work. PUBLICATIONS- TOP FEATURED ARTIST- 2024 https://www.arttourinternational.com/anand-swaroop-manchiraju-top-featured-artist-2024/