• Venkata Siva Kumar Kappala

The paper explores the artistic journey of Venkata Siva Kumar Kappala, a multidisciplinary artist and an art educator based in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Siva Kumar's artistic journey began in his childhood with sketches and added interest in art at school, which progressed through formal art education at Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University in Hyderabad. The artist draws inspiration from his local environment, global issues, Indian traditions, etc. Siva Kumar's work spans between painting, sculpture, collage, video, and others. His thematic focus includes human figuration, nature, and societal concerns. The paper explores the artistic journey of Venkata Siva Kumar Kappala, a multidisciplinary artist and an art educator based in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Siva Kumar's artistic journey began in his childhood with sketches and added interest in art at school, which progressed through formal art education at Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University in Hyderabad. The artist draws inspiration from his local environment, global issues, Indian traditions, etc. Siva Kumar's work spans between painting, sculpture, collage, video, and others. His thematic focus includes human figuration, nature, and societal concerns. Despite challenges in his artistic and professional life, including financial constraints, Siva Kumar remains committed to his creative vision and continues to inspire others through his work and teaching. The artist seeks to deepen his exploration of Indian history and mythology and may embrace new artistic performances in the near future. However, Siva Kumar's journey reflects passion, perseverance, and dedication to the skill of art.

Artistic Journey, Nuance Artistic Developments, Artists Life

"Artistic Journey of Siva Kumar K V_A Case Study", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no.d373-d383, June-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406346.pdf

"Artistic Journey of Siva Kumar K V_A Case Study", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no. ppd373-d383, June-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406346.pdf