Veera Santhanam

Born in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, Veera Santhanam received his Diploma in Fine Arts from the Government College of Arts and Crafts in Chennai. His paintings are inspired by the traditional folk craft of leather puppetry of India and South Indian murals. Santhanam has displayed his works in many important group shows, has held several solo exhibitions, and has won several national awards. Before dedicating himself to art, he worked as a designer at the Weavers Service Centre.