Kapu Rajaiah, born in a poor family in a remote place of Siddipet of Medak district, is known for revolutionary changes in the modern Indian art. His work popularized the fragrance of rural breeze moist with the fragrance of earth and sweat of toiling masses.
He made an imprint for introducing folklore and rural traditions of art into Indian modern art. His paintings speak of men and women of varied communities characteristic of Telangana villages.
He developed a style that is a unique blend of Nakashi and other folk art forms. The result is unforgettable colour enriching life of rural folk, Vaddera women, Yellamma Jogi, fishermen, potters, toddy tappers, basket weavers, or fortune tellers or festive mood of Kolatam, vasantha keli. His paintings are a magical interplay of primary colours
His works have traveled worldwide and had several awards and honours showered on him. Rajaiah’s paintings are seen in several art schools, museums, public and private institutions world wide. His works were exhibited in major cities of India and around the world (Australia, Czechoslovakia, Rumania, Bulgaria, Hungary etc). Several times his paintings were presented in one man shows both nationally and internationally.Over 50 awards were conferred on Rajaiah for his unique imprint of rural life. Kapu Rajaiah was honoured by state government as Rajata Patra (1966), Tamra Patra (1969), Chitra Kala Prapurna (1975), and Kala Praveena conferred by JNTU in 1993
His life is intriguing with simplicity of a rural man talked about in art schools at home and abroad. Rajaiah began his career as drawing teacher and is a multi faceted personality. He is also a writer and has associated with stage too.
Profile of the artist
1925 April 6 : Born in Siddipet of Medak district
1943 : Admitted into Central School of Arts and Crafts in Hyderabad
1945 : Received Lower Group in Arts from Madras
1946 : Intermediate certificate in Arts from Hyderabad
1947 : Diploma in Art and Higher teacher training certificate
1952 : Higher secondary certificate from Hyderabad.
1966 : Rajata Patra
1969 : Tamra Patra
1975 : Chitra Kala Prapurna
1993 : Kala Praveena conferred by JNTU
Source: Telangana Utsav Committee
Picture Source: Rajaiah’s folklore (Life Hyderabad, The Hindu, September 9, 2003),
Ramana Rao G.V & Photo by Vijaya Bhaskar
June 7th, 2007 at 11:41 am
స్రి రజైఅహ్ గరు చల గొప్ప చిత్రకరుదు
తెలంగన చిత్రకలకు వన్నెయ్ తెచిన అథి కొద్ది చిత్రకరులలొ ఒకదు
అథను వెసెయ్ చీర కత్తు చెప్పుకొ తగినది అలంతి స్త్య్లె ఇథర చిత్రకరులలొ అగుపదదు.
January 9th, 2008 at 10:20 am
భాస్కర్, గొల్నాకా,హెద్రాబాద్
July 11th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
He is a Greatest Artist in Telangana. He is a Pride of Telangana. Telangana Muddu Bidda, Mana Kapu Rajaiah Garu.
March 4th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
Telangana Muddu Bidda…..Niradambara kala mootrhi… Rajaiah gari ke maa paadabhi vandanlu…..
April 21st, 2010 at 7:38 pm
MY BELOVED DRAWING TEACHER AND RAISED TO INTERNATIONAL LEVEL, MAY GOD BLESS HIM WITH MANY MORE DRAVA VANDANALUISTINCTIONS. MAA TELUGU BIDDA KAPU RAJAIAH GARU MEEKIVE MAA GOURAVA VANDANALU
October 11th, 2011 at 9:02 am
రాజయ్య కాపు తెలుగు తల్లి ముద్దు బిడ్ద ప్రపంచ ప్రసిధిది కళా రత్న
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