Sudhakar Chippa (b. 1967) lives and works in Hyderabad, India. His artistic practice revolves around exploring the contrast between mechanical and organic materials, often depicted through urban cartography and geometric spaces in clay and wood. This juxtaposition reflects the ongoing tension between rapid modernization and the receding presence of nature. Rooted in his village upbringing Chippa’s personal experience informs his work to address themes of migration, conflicts between man and nature.

 

He completed his Post-Diploma in Printmaking from M.S. University of Baroda (1990) and Diploma in Fine Arts from JNT University, Hyderabad (1987). He was a lecturer at JNT University, Hyderabad for 13 years and founded Banyan Hearts Studio, a printmaking residency in 2005. 

 

Sudhakar Chippa works have been part of group shows at Mumbai Art Fair (2024); Strangers House Gallery, curated by TAK Contemporary (2024); India Art Fair, New Delhi (2023) and Affordable Art Fair, London (2020). He had his solo show at Srishti Gallery, Hyderabad (2023) (2019) and Gallery Veda, Chennai (2013). He was awarded the Bendre Hussain Award (2002), Hyderabad Art Society (1994) and Bombay Art Society (1993). He has participated at printmaking camps of Zee Mays Open Studios, Massachusetts, the Sanbao International Printmaking Exhibition and Symposium in China.