Pakhal Tirumal Reddy (1915-1996) was an Indian artist who graduated from the JJ School of Art in Bombay in 1939. He was a founding member of the group "Bombay Contemporary India Artists" and was a precursor of modern Indian painting. His style evolved from realism to a struggle between asserting his Indian identity and post-impressionist influences. After India's independence in 1947, Reddy's work became more abstract and reflected Buddhist, Hindu, and Tantric symbols and structures. He engaged in a dialogue with contemporary life and politics, creating works that touched on poverty, labor movements, and social change wrought by Indian independence. His works have been exhibited in various countries and are represented in the collections of...