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Steel-ing the show

Why hyper-realist Anjaneyulu’s ongoing Mumbai show is a hit

If there was ever a time where the phrase ‘selling like hot cakes’ made sense, it is now, and in connection with city artist, Anjaneyulu. His show — Astonishing Expendables — in Mumbai, where he showcased 14 works, was such a success that on the first day of the show, eight of his works were sold.

“It feels surreal. There are still 10 days to go and I’m quite thrilled about how people are reacting. The very first day eight works were bought and the response has been very positive,” says the artist.

Youngest of five siblings, art was in Anjaneyulu’s blood. After helping his brothers paint signboards at a young age, he decided to take a formal education in art. “I sought admission with the JNTU college of Fine Arts. I passed out in the year 2000.

Since then I have stayed in Hyderabad,” says the artist who paints still-life by singling out objects that are inconspicuous . A jar; a canister; a kettle; a milk can — all predominantly in stainless steel — a material which particularly occupies middle-class households.

His current artworks on display took over two years to create. He says, “Once I decide on the object that I want to paint, I visualise the final outcome on the canvas. Then, I arrange all the objects and just create.” Despite the success, Anjaneyulu wants to take things slowly. He says, “I need some time to think and develop new ideas and for now that’s what I will be doing.”

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( Source : deccan chronicle )
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