Anand Manchiraju

I was born in Eluru, AP, India. Since childhood, I used to observe my father Sri M.S.
Murthy, while he was painting and when he finished his work, I used to clean his brushes.
Often, I used same brushes to come up with my own art. I followed my passion for art and
developed my unique style. In a career spanning more than 50 plus years as a professional artist
and have done over 3000 artwork on various subject matter such as landscapes, portraits, still
life, nudes, animals, travel, and botanicals, on different media such as oils on canvas, acrylic
on canvas, water colors on paper, etc. 

I studied photography in the JNTU Government College of Fine Arts and Architecture,
Hyderabad and furthering my education by taking Color Photo Technology at the Indian
Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun. Upon graduation, I joined Indian Drugs and
Pharmaceuticals Limited, Rishikesh Uttaranchal, as Artist and Photographer. I have also been
serving as the President of Andhra Academy of Arts, Vijayawada for three decades for the
cause and propagation of art. 

Living close to Himalayan mountains I got inspired by the splendours of nature and
Ganga river. As a result, nature is often the centerpiece of my work. My sense of the personal,
cultural and world view can be seen in my painting on Indian Tribes and Tribal Dances, Gods
such as Siva, Krishna, Ganesha, Buddha, Saints, etc. Using photography skills and my innate
innovativeness, I have extensively experimented using photo chemicals on bromide and
painting on used X-ray film after treating them. I am one of the very few in the world to do
artwork in this medium. In recent past, I have travelled around the world visiting my children.
Hence city abstracts have also become a recurrent theme. 

My work has been exhibited in many prestigious galleries in India. My first exhibition
was in the Raj Bhawan, Hyderabad in the year 1968. Since then, I have exhibited my work at
Jehangir Art Gallery (Mumbai), Nehru Centre (Mumbai), Bajaj Art Gallery (Mumbai), Lalit
Kala Academy (New Delhi), India International Center (New Delhi), Triveni Art Gallery (New
Delhi), Academy of Fine Art (Kolkatta), Lalit Kala Academy (Chennai), Muse Art gallery
(Hyderabad), State Gallery of Fine Arts (Hyderabad). I have received several state and national
level awards. These exhibitions received critical applause from the press & T.V media as well
as enthusiastic response from the art lovers. My artwork is in private collections and galleries
around the world. 

More recently, I have also participated and exhibited in several international juried
exhibitions both online and offline such as Studio Montclair NJ; Fusion Art, Palm Springs, CA;
Art impact International; Awesome Art Inc; Youth for Human Rights, Washington DC;
Artivita Online Art; Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery; The Contemporary Art Gallery
Online; Sacramento Fine Arts Center, Carmichael, CA ; Chico Art Center, Chico, CA, and
many others. 

When I reflect upon my long association with art, I find that the creative process is just
as intriguing and rewarding as the final outcome of my projects. This desire to create has always
been strong even when others have tried to dissuade me. The internal push to create has given
me an appreciation for the process of exploration, patience and the beauty of art. I believe this
creative and explorative journey has become about freedom to create and the freedom to
express myself.

Participation in online shows organized by The HUG - a online art portal

2025
2nd Year Anniversary International Art Exhibition
“Bare Motion" – An Exhibition of Nude & Figurative Art
“The Four Elements," a visual exploration of Earth, Water, Air, and Fire in the digital realm
ChromaVerse Art Expo Back to Color
"Living Colors" – A Celebration of Expression
“The Art of Femme" – 4th Annual Art Exhibition
Photography Exhibition with Ali G & FRVNK
Digital & NFT Creators

2024
JPEG FICTION: Exhibit at The Oculus, WTC in NYC
Bleucalf: Top International Photographers - The Oculus, WTC, New York City
ARCHIV3 Issue 3 and 4: Showcasing Innovation in Art and Technology ($250 Artist Grant)
Reflections on Childhood
AWITA NY: Summer Exhibition
Based Blue Cats: NFT Curation and Metaverse Exhibition
Scapes Contrast: Nature and Urban Impressions
"The Animal Kingdom" Art Exhibition
“Echoes of Fall" Exhibition in New York
Bloom: A Floral Exploration
United Nations Exhibition - Hope in Action: Transforming Tomorrow
"Sun and Moon" Exhibition in New York
Day of the Dead Exhibition at OCULUS, WTC
115 Best Digital Artists Of Our Generation - Feature in an Exclusive Art Book & Exhibit at The Oculus, WTC, NYC
Stashh of the Day - Season 7
AIFilm3: Film & Art Festival Day 1