One of Sreenivasulu?s art works 
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Exhibit of Sreenivasulu’s work from 50s to 90s in Chennai

In the 1940s, K Sreenivasulu painted pictures influenced by western style, especially impressionistic. He found new inspiration when he copied some of the murals of Lepakshi, Sigiriya, and Tanjore for the Government Museum, Madras, which led to the development of a new style that grew out of the folk art of South India.

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To showcase his work to the younger generation and people who were unable to see his work, DakshinaChitra Museum Gallery is hosting an exhibition of his works. Artist and co-ordinator at DakshinaChitra, Gita Hudson tells DT Next, “Sreenivasulu is prominent in the lineup of artists who form the core of the Madras Art Movement in the 50s to 80s. He has done a large body of pen and ink drawings on paper, tempera on paper, and a few works on canvas. Known for his lines in traditional and contemporary drawings and paintings, his masks and totem series was loved by many art enthusiasts. By exhibiting his works, we could showcase Sreenivasulu’s talent to the present generation.”

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