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Exhibition of Batik & Canvas Paintings
Hosted at Chitranjeree State Gallery of Art, Hyderabad — 8th to 12th August 2026.
A celebration of Telangana's rustic charm, vibrant colors, fine outlines, and mythic storytelling—spanning over 60 years of artistic brilliance.
Inquire for Prints & Original WorksHosted at Chitranjeree State Gallery of Art, Hyderabad — 8th to 12th August 2026.
Explore iconic themes ranging from everyday village life to mythic portrayals.
By Yasala Prakash — Mythical narrative in rich Batik pigments.
By Yasala Balaiah — Fine line delineation & traditional turban.
By Yasala Balaiah — Adorned with kumkum, turmeric & vibrant attire.
By Yasala Balaiah — Expressive rural narrative on cloth.
Born in Ibrahimpur, Siddipet, AP, India. Known for his celebration of colors on canvas and cloth portraying rural life in the Telangana region.
Famous for fine-line outlines of men and women engaged in chores, dressing up, or relaxing with parrots—accentuated by canary yellow, leaf green, burning orange, and signature kumkum forehead marks.
Contemporary Batik Artist & Master
Continuing his father's legacy, Yasala Prakash excels in the challenging and technical discipline of Batik painting on cloth and canvas.
While taking inspiration from his father's tradition, Prakash focuses on the mythical and iconic, bringing exceptional attention to detail in expressions, attire, and symbolic themes.
Balaiah Yasala received his M.A.B Ed. Drawing Higher and enjoyed a distinguished 60+ year career as a master artist. A key highlight of his career was receiving the National Award from the President of India in 1994.
He actively participated in renowned artist camps at Lepakshi, Ramappa, Konarka, Manipal, and Hyderabad, creating works cherished for their cultural preservation and artistic mastery.
Conferred by the President of India for lifetime achievements in art.
Chitra Kala Praveena Title, Shrama Shakthi Award, Ankala Art Academy Silver Medal, and Lalitha Kala Samithi Awards (1973, '77, '83, '88, '90, '93).
Featured at the Salarjung Museum (India), Los Angeles Museum (USA), AP State Museum, and Central Lalitha Kala Academy (New Delhi).
Held in private art collections across India, the United States, Belgium, the United Kingdom, and worldwide.
Reach out for original paintings, high-quality prints, or gallery exhibitions.
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