Raju Battula

Artist Statement

Raju's work mainly focuses on the coexistence of western and Indian iconographic images along with Indian miniatures and manuscript text in a single frame. His works represent a profound relationship with the Indian mythological concepts mythological and contemporary elements to weave an involving narrative that is inspired by Indian scriptures like the Ramayana and Mahabharata.

He mingles Indian both realistically Indian and contemporary. He also tries to add a modern twist to traditional style by using versatile colors. Some characters become the central figure who completely overcomes the work of art. His art is reminiscent of vintage portraits of Hindu gods and goddesses, glossy and eventful. Our folklore and mythological stories are full of legends where, whenever humanity is in danger, God and the Goddess have taken it upon themselves to protect the earth and mankind. It is as if the gods have come alive in Raju’s world through some divine intervention. His paintings mainly depict generational technology, destruction, and organization in an articulated fashion.

Classical patterns and vibrant colours in some sections of the articulated fashion. Classical patterns and vibrant colours in some sections of the work liven up the surface image.