Thota Vaikuntam (b. 1942)
Thota Vaikuntam is a celebrated Indian painter known for his vibrant portrayals of rural life in Telangana. His works depict villagers, temple rituals, and everyday domestic scenes, with a particular focus on sensuous, elaborately adorned women rendered in bold reds, yellows, and saffron hues. Drawing from classical training and folk aesthetics, Vaikuntam’s stylised figures possess a rhythmic, almost sculptural quality reminiscent of temple friezes and classical dance. His distinctive visual language transforms ordinary subjects into iconic expressions of regional identity and cultural pride.
The artist lives and works in Hyderabad, India.
