About :Krishnan Rangaraju

Krishnan Rangaraju is a Bengaluru-based digital artist whose work reflects a rare convergence of intellect, lived experience, and creative exploration. A senior Chartered Accountant by profession, a playwright by passion, and an artist by serendipity, his entry into visual art began during the pandemic and soon evolved into a serious and sustained practice. Over the past few years, he has built a substantial body of digital paintings that explore contemporary life through abstraction.

His artworks are recognized for their vibrant colors, rich textures, layered compositions, and expressive gestures, creating images that feel both visually immersive and intellectually engaging. As noted in the catalogue essay, his paintings reveal “the enthusiasm of an adventurer, the innocence of a novice, and the wisdom of an experienced practitioner.”

Krishnan’s themes extend beyond aesthetics into reflections on nature, human experience, social realities, and global events. His works respond thoughtfully to issues such as the pandemic, conflict, environment, and collective memory, positioning his practice as both personal and socially conscious.

He lives and works in Bengaluru, India, and continues to develop an evolving digital practice that invites viewers into deeper conversations about art, life, and the contemporary world.