Smt. Vijaya Kishore
W/O Puli Nanda Kishore
D/O Vimala Devi & Venu Gopal Pillai
She is a distinguished Indian artist whose artistic journey spans several decades, with significant contributions to the field of fine arts. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) from JNTU, Hyderabad, and a B.A. from Kakatiya University, Warangal
In order to portray the social, emotional and psychological reactions of the tribal people of Warangal District to the outside world, Vijaya uses strong colours, broad brushstrokes, and expressive, frequently symbolic imagery in her paintings, which are frequently referred to as Impressionism. She is renowned for her vivacious compositions — lively pieces that evoke motion and vitality.
A Lifetime of Work
Every painting in the Nayanam collection is an original, one-of-a-kind work — signed by the artist and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Vijaya's subjects range from the sacred (gods, deities, and spiritual themes), to the festive (Bathukamma, the beloved Telangana floral celebration), to the deeply personal (portraits of women — their resilience, identity, and place in society).
Her palette is bold and her brushwork immediate. There is an energy to these paintings that cannot be replicated — each one carries the living imprint of a hand and a mind shaped by decades of practice, cultural immersion, and devotion.
Awards & Recognition
- National Silver Jubilee Celebrations – National Silver Jubilee Award (1978–79)
- Best Portraitist Award – Exhibitions
- Lalithakala Academy, Hyderabad Award (1980)
- “Place of Merit” Award – College of Fine Arts and Architecture, Hyderabad
- “Certificate of Merit” Award – Artica ’81, College of Fine Arts and Architecture
- Award of Graphic Painting – 8th Annual Art Exhibition, Warangal Art Society (1983)
- Kalidasa Academy Award, Ujjain (1987) – “Abhigna Shakuntalam” Painting
- Solo Exhibition Award – Warangal (1992)
- First Place Award – 3rd International Fine Arts Exhibition, Saudi Arabia (Jeddah) (1993–94)
- Indian Academy of Fine Arts, Amritsar Award (2006)
- P.T. Reddy Award for Painting, Warangal (2007)
Acquire a Work
All paintings ship flat between acid-free boards with archival-quality care. Each work arrives with a signed Certificate of Authenticity from the artist.