Ramesh Gorjala

Born in 1979 in Srikalahasti, Andhra Pradesh, and earned his Bachelor's degree in Painting from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad. His art reflects India's cultural and mythological heritage, featuring intricate detailing, layered compositions, Kalamkari-inspired techniques, warm palettes of reds, golds, greens, and blues, and modern elements like checkerboard patterns and textual fragments. His well-known themes include depictions of Vishnu, Hanuman, Buddha, Krishna, and Ganesha, along with narrative works inspired by the Bhagavata Purana. His paintings are also part of the permanent display at Hyderabad International Airport.  He is a recipient of major honors such as the Mahatma Gandhi Birth Centenary Memorial Award from VTI, Chennai, and the State Award from the Andhra Pradesh Crafts Council (2002). His works are featured in several important collections and exhibitions in India and abroad. The artist currently lives and works in Hyderabad.