Durgaprasad Bandi’s (b.1985) cyanotype series serves as a confluence of imagination, longing, and lived experiences. Drawing inspiration from a period of seclusion, he began crafting collages rich in allegories, using negatives he meticulously prepared. This reflective time allowed him to delve into archives of old memories with a renewed perspective. His creative process involves carefully planning specimens, crafting various negatives, and employing the cyanotype technique to bring them to life. Some pieces are further enhanced through tea-toning, adding depth and character to the final compositions. These works embody a thoughtful interplay of memory, technique, and artistic experimentation.
Bandi has earned his bachelors degree in (B.F.A) printmaking from Department of Fine Arts, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, A. P.(2006) and masters degree (M.V.A) in printmaking, From Faculty of Fine Arts, M.S.University of Baroda,Gujarat (2008). He has showcased his work in solo exhibitions such as The Beast Within at Icon art Gallery, Hyderabad (2010); A solo show at Art Resort, Palolem Beach, South Goa (2013-14). The artist has also showcased his works previously in group exhibitions such as Winter Market Ahmedabad Framer’s Market by 079 stories gallery, Ahmedabad (2023); Many Littles a collective group show of the art works by artist teachers of Faculty of Fine Arts, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda at Raja Ravi Varma Studio, Fathesinh Museum, Baroda and travelled to Parul Institute of Fine Arts, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat (2022); Andhra Aesthetics Online exhibition curated by Akhliesh , V. Ramesh (2020); Words of Silence A Group Exhibition At Tao Art Gallery, Mumbai. Curated By Akhilesh Verma (2019) and many more. Durgaprasad has also participated in various residencies and workshops in the past like Art & Ecology a Printmaking Residency at Space Studio’s Baroda (2019); Woodcut Workshop at Dhi Artspace, Hyderabad (2015); Painting Residency Programme at ITM Universe, Baroda, Gujarat (2012) and many more. The artist has also been awarded with fellowships including Junior Fellowship by India Culture Ministry, New Delhi (2017-19); HRD National young artists’ scholarship, New Delhi (2011-2009; Malladi Telugu scholarship, Baroda (2008-2006).
