Kishan Kappari

Kappari Kishan

ABOUT SELLER

Profession
o Senior Art Instructor in State Jawahar Bal Bhavan, Hyderabad, Government of Andhra Pradesh since 1993. o Executive member in Hyderabad Art Society
Qualification
o Bachelor of Fine Arts – Painting, M.A Sociology.
Awards received
o Antyakula Paidi Raju Award by Konaseema Chitrakala Academy, Amalapuram, Anndhra Pradesh, India for 2010 o Highly commanded award by State Gallery of Fine Arts, Govt of Andhra Pradesh for 2010. o Best artist award by “Navarang Art Academy”, Vijayawada for 2009 o “Best painting award of the year” by Lalitha Kala Parishath, Vishakapatnam for 2009 o Awarded by “Sri Potti Sriramulu Telugu University”, Hyderabad for the theme “Telangana Girls”, 2009 o Highly commanded Award by Hyderabad Art Society (2004 – 2008). o Prathima Art Academy, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh has awarded National level “Best Art Teacher” award for 2006. o State Jawahar Bal Bhavan, Educational department, Government of Andhra Pradesh has awarded “Best Art teacher” award, 2005. o Awarded by Lalithakala Samithi, Siddipet, Andhra Pradesh in the year of 2004. o Cash Award by Ex Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Mr. N. Chandra Babu Naidu, for the theme of „Women Empowerment‟ in the year of 2001. o Gold medal by Hyderabad Art Society in year of 2001. o Received National Ambedkar Fellowship award by Dalith Sahithya Academy at New Delhi by Honorable Sri Madaprasad, Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, India - 1995.
Solo Exhibitions
o Recent works on Buddha @ Also Gallery, Hyderabad – 2010. o Kalachakra festival on the theme “Buddha”, Amaravathi – 2006. o I.C.C.R Art Gallery, Hyderabad – 2004. o Bits & Pieces Art Gallery, Hyderabad - 2003. o National Bal Bhavan Art Gallery, New Delhi – 1997. o Art Today Gallery, Delhi – 1996.

Group Shows:
o Inspire Art Gallery, Hyderabad, Sep- 2011 o Renaissance Gallery, @Windsmanner, Banglore, Sep – 2011 o VEDA Art Gallery, Banglore, April – 2011 o Muse Gallery, Hotel Marriot,By Hyderabad Art Society - 2010 o Welcome Art Gallery, @ Windsmanner, Banglore. Curator Sangeeta Jung- 2010 o Group show in 360 Club, Hyderabad - 2009 o “Napean Studio” and “Also Gallery” in Mumbai – 2009. o Mystic Inspirations, Hyderabad – 2009. o “Napean Studio” and “Also Gallery” in Mumbai - 2008. o Lashana Art Gallery, Titled: TRIAD, Hyderabad – 2007. o State Art Gallery, Andhra Pradesh – 2006. o I.C.C.R Art Gallery in Hyderabad – 1998.
Workshops Participated
o Photography work shop at National Bal Bhavan, New Delhi - 2005. o VISUAL ART work shop at National Bal Bhavan, New Delhi, 1995- 1997. o Animation workshop on occasion of INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN FILM FESTIVAL at Hyderabad - 1997. o Cinema craft workshop, Hyderabad - 1995.
Workshops Conducted
o Kendriya Vidyalaya, Uppal – 2002. o Jawahar Bal Bhavan, Hyderabad – 2001. o Kendriya Vidyalaya, Vadi – 1998.
As a resource person
o Art workshop organized by Diet, Government of Andhra Pradesh – 2008. o Art workshop for art teachers, Navodaya School, Gachibowli – 2005. o Art workshop, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Gachibowli – 2000.
Appreciations
o National Green Corps – 2008. o Traffic authority, Andhra Pradesh – 2000. o LEPRA, Hyderabad – 1999. o CDR Hospitals – 1998. o Andhra Pradesh pollution control board – 1998. o Film Development Corporation, Hyderabad – 1997.

Exhibitions Designed and Organized for Students
o Exhibition, Theme: Greeting Cards – 2004. o Exhibition, Theme: Dasavatharalu – 2003. o Exhibition, Theme: Ramayana. – 2002. o Art exhibition at Bal Bhavan art gallery – 2001.
Camps
o International Artist Camp, @State Art Gallery, Hyderabad – 2011 o National Artist Camp, By AP Tourism @Shilparamam, Hyderabad - 2011 o Srisailam Art Camp, Srisailam – 2010 o Telangana Artist Camp, Nijamabad – 2010 o Telangana Artist Camp, Karimnagar – 2009 o Saptha Parni, Hyderabad – 2008. o Southern regional center, Nagpur – 2006. o Painting camp in State Bank of India – 2005.
Collections by
o Renaissance Art Gallery, Banglore o Art today gallery, New Delhi. o Advantech System, Mumbai. o Hotel Taj Krishna, Hyderabad. o Modern Art Gallery, New Delhi. o Salarjung Museum, Hyderabad. o Sristi Art Gallery, Hyderabad. o Studio Napean, Mumbai.
Many private collections in India and abroad.
Languages Known – English, Hindi, Telugu.
Other Interests & Activities
o All India radio „B‟ Grade artist in light music - vocal. o Actively participate in organizing government and private programs in and around Bal Bhavan.

o Fund Orphanages in Hyderabad.