Bengaluru: Bengaluru-based sexagenarian artist K G Lingadevaru is holding the 'Shoonya' paintings solo exhibition at the Indian Institute of World Culture, here from 07th August. The exhibition is slated to continue until 16th, and it is open for public viewing from 11 am to 07 pm.
An alumnus of the Kalamandir: K G Lingadevaru, born in Kadabagere, Bangalore District, Karnataka, in 1963, studied GD Arts from Kalamandir School of Arts in 1986.
Recreation of paintings from the waste: K G Lingadevaru initially used to do paintings and collage works of Ganesha, and made use of the remaining paper/canvas to recreate abstract works as well. He used to paste the waste paper as a background and did images to form abstract works, and terms the form as recreating a piece of art with the waste material.
Six solo exhibitions: He has held six solo shows in various galleries in Bangalore, Jahangir Art Gallery in Mumbai, and many group shows across the country.
State award during high school days! K G Lingadevaru bagged a state-level award during his high school days, in a painting competition. During the same time, his elder brother used to go to the Kala Mandir, founded by the legendary A N Subbarao, to learn drawing as a hobby. He also used to tell about the Kala Mandir and the drawing classes there. Along with that, K G Lingadevaru's roommate Kangoori also suggested to come to Abinaya Taranga School of Drama in Kala Mandir and take part in the street dramas.
Five years Diploma in Fine Arts: Although, K G Lingadevaru was very much impressed with the activities at the Kala Mandir, he thought of doing the Diploma course in Painting there. However, he had to complete the SSLC and later joined the course.
Printing profession to start with: Despite successfully completing the five years Diploma course K G Lingadevaru preferred to enter the printing profession for a livelihood, by setting up of the 'Onkar Creations'. Apart from printing and designing works, he was actively involved with his fond passion of painting.
Painting shows during 2004: He did several painting shows during 2004, but working on the painting works evinced a lull period for the next three years due to house construction works. From 2008 onwards, he formed the 'Varna Sangama' group with Ramachandran, and held several shows across the country.
13 shows across the country: Under the aegis of 'Varna Sangama', they did 13 shows all over the country, including group shows and solo shows in Bengaluru, New Delhi, Kolkatta etc. He hasn't restricted himself to any particular style or pattern and has been experimenting with all possible forms.
House series for 13 years! K G Lingadevaru is known for doing paintings on the house series and he has done them for a prolonged period of 13 years! Later, he switched over the the 'Search' form and collage abstract formation. Now he is busy preparing on another series called 'Blossom'. It is only after doing hundreds of works in a particular style, he thinks of switching over to some other form.
Various art camps: He has also participated in art camps organised by the Karnataka Lalitkala Academy and many private institutions across the country.
Lalit Kala Academy Merit Scholarship: He was awarded with Merit scholar ship from Karnataka Lalit Kala Academy in the years 1983 – 1985.
Varna Shri Award: He has also been awarded the Varna Shri Award 2022 from Karnataka Lalitakala Academy.
Kuncha Kala Nidhi Award: He was presented the Kuncha Kala Nidhi Award in 2015.
National Award: K G Lingadevaru is also a proud recipient of the " National Award " from Pondicherry Art Academy in 2017.
Indian Royal Academy Award: He has also bagged the Mysore Kala Mela Award in 2004, and the Indian Royal Academy Award in 2004 & 05 and many more such awards.
Collections in India and abroad: His works are in various private collections in India and abroad. He currently lives and works in Bengaluru.
Thank you very much for the detailed information about senior artist, friend & guide K G LINGADEVARU, and valuable explanation about his enaurmous body of Art works !!!
ReplyDeleteHis artistic journey amazes one and all with varied styles and selection of subject for each art shows. Really interesting and inspiring !!!
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ReplyDelete"Abstraction is a sensibility that one can experience as an visual outburst of energy. This energy of expression on a Canvas eventually turns out to be ethereal. Abstraction is something we don't understand and therefore deemed to make no sense. How can it be that way ? Abstraction in itself is a sensibility. A sensibility that an artist alone would experience independently. I have seen K.G.Lingadevaru evolve well in his current series of exbits of intriguing abstraction".
ReplyDeleteAmazing. Wish you many more successful exhibitions.
ReplyDeleteMr. Lingadevaru, created a "chytra masa" based mural, with a girl on a uyyale for my house. Indeed a proud posession for many years.
ReplyDeleteA good friend of mine. All the best to you Lingadevaru...wish many more credentials to you in the coming days
After seeing KGL sir's thumbnail works, I don't want to miss the exhibition of his works. The colour, composition and the style are very attractive. It gives a different experience. Best of luck sir, see you at the gallery
ReplyDeleteNice to read some details about dear Lingadevaru’s artistic journey. He is a creative artist who is passionate and involved in art field deeply. His support towards other artists is great.
ReplyDeleteI wish him a grand success in his ongoing solo show ‘ ಶೂನ್ಯ’