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"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

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... "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

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.

In the present lot, Vaikuntam depicts the well-known imagery of Krishna playing the flute surrounded by gopis. In this colourful interpretation, he portrays nine women engaged in various activities-engrossed in conversation with one another, looking into a mirror, or raptly enjoying the flautist's music as he serenades them. Here, they are surrounded by a pandemonium of parrots fluttering around, bringing a lively, lyrical atmosphere to the painting. Known for his preference for strong primary colours, Vaikuntam employs bright shades of red, green, blue and yellow to accentuate the attire and adornments of the women, including their prominent bindis.

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