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Thota Vaikuntam's vibrant paintings are a tribute to the people and cultural life of his native Telangana. Women, in particular, are frequent subjects in his works, often depicted in their natural surroundings, immersed in daily activities and rituals. This figuration finds its roots in Vaikuntam's childhood, when he watched travelling theatre groups and was fascinated by male artists impersonating women. Known for his preference for strong... Thota Vaikuntam's vibrant paintings are a tribute to the people and cultural life of his native Telangana. Women, in particular, are frequent subjects in his works, often depicted in their natural surroundings, immersed in daily activities and rituals. This figuration finds its roots in Vaikuntam's childhood, when he watched travelling theatre groups and was fascinated by male artists impersonating women. Known for his preference for strong primary colours, he employs shades of crimson and orange in lots 19 and 49 to accentuate the attire and adornments of the women, including their prominent bindis. Through this specific use of a colour associated with both auspiciousness and boldness, the artist perhaps provides clues about the personalities of his subjects.

"I like using rich primary colours, which give a sense of character and depth to my paintings. Like reds and saffron and even orange, because these are essentially Indian colours."
- THOTA VAIKUNTAM

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