Suryaprakash

He was born in 1940, Surya Prakash trained with eminent artist Ramkumar. He held a BFA from Jawaharlal College of Fine Arts & Architecture, Hyderabad, and served as a member-commissioner for the fifth and eleventh Indian Triennials, and as a jury member for many national and state art exhibitions.

The recipient of the National Award and gold medals from the Andhra Pradesh Lalit Kala Academy and the Hyderabad Art Society, Surya Prakash was honoured with the title "Kala Vibhushan" by the All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society in New Delhi.

The artist passed away on May 22, 2019.