Vijay Hagargundgi Paints Hindu History in Miniature

THE HINDU
By Harshini Vakkalanka

INDIA---Vijay Hagargundgi, is known for reviving the tradition of the Surpura miniatures as well as his collection of artefacts from North Karnataka. It was on an educational trip to Surpura (near Gulbarga) that Vijay Hagargundgi first encountered the murals on the walls of mansions and mutts. Since then, Vijay, who studied art at the Ideal Fine Art Society's MMK College of Visual Art for six years, decided to adapt this style of painting, which has links to the Vijayanagara school of art. His work has been exhibited all over the country as well as in London and New York. His dream is to set up a museum showcasing these objects that represent the lost traditions of the region of North Karnataka. [link]