Gorthy Aruna Kumar
Oil Paintings by G.A.K

About G.A.K Oil Paintings

Gorthy Aruna Kumar is a self-made and talented oil painting artist known for his vivid and expressive creations. His art captures portraits, still life, wildlife, landscapes, and traditional Indian themes on canvas using oil colors, watercolors, and pencils. A true gift of God, his journey in art began as a passionate hobby in 1977 and soon evolved into a life-long devotion to artistic excellence.

With no formal training, Mr. Kumar mastered his craft by experimenting with colors and strokes, earning him high regard in various national art circles. He also worked as Chief Supervisor in the Hybrid Micro-Electronics department at HAL (HYD), gracefully balancing both his career and art.

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Gorthy Aruna Kumar

About the Artist

Gorthy Aruna Kumar was born on 30th May 1952 in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. He later settled in Hyderabad in 1972. Although his professional career began with HAL in 1975, his journey in the arts started blooming from 1977.

A passionate and disciplined artist, Mr. Kumar specializes in oil paintings — from mythological figures and temples to intricate portraits. His renowned works like "Amrapali & Bimbisara" and "Palatana Temples" have gained wide appreciation and have been featured in exhibitions and media including Eenadu.

Participations & Exhibitions

🎨 Solo Exhibitions
  • 📍 Jan 2003 – Picasso Art Gallery, Babukhan Estate, Hyderabad
  • 📍 Nov 2003 – Indian International Trade Fair, AP Pavilion, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
🖼️ Group Exhibitions
  • 🗓️ 2004 & 2005 – Scribble Art Show, State Art Gallery, Hyderabad
  • 🗓️ 2006–2008 – Five Elements Exhibition, State Art Gallery, Hyderabad
  • 🗓️ 2008 – Karnataka Chitrakala Parishad, Bangalore
  • 🗓️ 2008 – Hyderabad Art Society National Art Competition

🏅 Honored with a commendation letter for his portrait of former Prime Minister Sri P. V. Narasimha Rao, awarded by Mrs. S. Vani Devi, Secretary, Sri Venkateswara Fine Arts College, Hyderabad.

Gorthy Aruna Kumar at Exhibition

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