About Anand PKC

  1. BIOGRAPHY
  2. EXHIBITIONS
  3. PRESS / TRADE JOURNALS
  4. AWARDS โ€/ โ€HONORS
  5. MEMBERSHIPS

 

Biography :

 

 

 

๐Ÿ™ Artistic Talent is an Invaluable Gift from God

 

"Creating virtual reality with life in oil painting has always been my passion since I was young"

 

 Anand PKC, an acclaimed award-winning oil painter, specializes in Hyper Realistic Oil Painting and other creative new styles depicting all kinds of subjects.

 

Anand was born in India into an affluent and influential family and after spending his youth in India, he now lives in the United States.

 At the tender age of 3, Anand was showing promise as an artist in both drawing and painting with watercolors. His natural talent was observed carefully by his mother, who was also an artist in her early school days and was very supportive of his talent. Her encouragement gave her son incredible inspiration, leading him to participate in many art events at his schools, winning several prizes and regional awards as a junior.

After graduating in Business, Anand drifted from his artistic pursuits to work with his father in other business ventures. Despite this, his true passion for art never wavered; he continued to paint in his spare time, allowing his creativity to flourish and eventually reignite his dream of a career in art, which also informed his approach to his family business. As a gifted artist in childhood, it seemed destined that he would inevitably return to his artistic roots.

 

Anand's paintings were showcased and honored at prestigious landmarks such as ๐Ÿ—ฝTHE UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS in New York City and LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER in California as well as at major Art Fairs, Popular Art Events, Upscale Galleries across the USA.

 

Anand has been featured in major press media like ๐Ÿ—ฝAmerica's 3rd Largest Newspaper "NEW YORK DAILY NEWS" and various other News Outlets / Trade Journals / Magazines across the United States and the World.

The 'New York Daily News' featured Anand's work, headlining "TRULY ART FELT" with a Full-Page Article in all 5 boroughs of New York City. Also, one of his solo Art Exhibitions in New York City was aired on “TV ASIA Satellite Channel - USA/ CANADA" in North America.

 

Anand has been recognized with prestigious awards and honors from prominent art organizations, including the esteemed “ARC Approved Living Artist Award", "The Art of Fashion Award" and "New Tang Dynasty TV Award"

 

Anand has also been honored with multiple distinguished Jury Diplomas by the esteemed EURASIAN ART UNION, WORLD ART FUNDS,& NEXT ART FOUNDATION in recognition of his exceptional artistic expertise. He had the privilege of serving as an Art Judge and contributing his expert assessment, which served as a significant incentive to various artistic genres. As a member of the Eurasian Expert Jury Council Board Anand played a crucial role in identifying top talents at all of the several Iconic "RUSSIAN ACADEMY OF ART EVENTS 2021 -2022" which took place in Moscow and Saint Petersburg, Russia. These events saw participation from more than five thousand artists worldwide who exhibited their works and won prizes. These events attracted over two hundred thousand art enthusiasts and collectors.

 

Anand is also a longtime Affiliated member of the  “ARC Museum (Art Renewal Center)”, “New York Artists Equity Association” and “Oil Painters Of America” in the United States.

 

 

Exhibitions (Ongoing & Past):

 

    • Art FAIR:  CLIO ART FAIR 2022 - New York City
      September 8 to September 11, 2022 - Chelsea, Manhattan, New York City, USA
       
    • Pleiades Gallery:  Presents “ 25th Annual Friends Of Pleiades Invitational Show " 
      December 28, 2021 to January 15, 2022 - Chelsea, Manhattan, New York City, USA
       
    • The Pancakes & Booze Art Show in Brooklyn, New York City
      July 15, 2021 - Brooklyn, New York City, USA
       
    • Conception Art Show in New York 
      May 6 to May 30, 2021 - New York City, USA
       
    • ๆ–ฐๅ”ไบบ็”ต่ง†ๅฐ New Tang Dynasty TV:  Presents " 5th International NTDTV Figure Painting Exhibition & Competition " @ Salmagundi Art Club, New York City
      November 24 to November 30, 2019 - Manhattan, New York City, USA
       
    • Art FAIR:  CLIO ART FAIR 2019 - New York City
      March 7 to March 10, 2019 - Chelsea, Manhattan, New York City, USA
       
    • Pleiades Gallery:  Presents “ 23rd Annual Friends Of Pleiades Invitational Show" 
      December 27, 2018 to January 18, 2019 - Chelsea, New York City, USA
       
    • The Set NYC:  Presents " FASHION WEEK SS 2019 " @ Holly Apostles Gallery
      September 13 to September 15, 2018 - Manhattan, New York City, NY, USA
       
    • Gallery 104:  Presents " The Abstract + Figurative Show "
      July 1 to July 30, 2018 - Manhattan, New York City, NY, USA
       
    • Hairy Lion Productions:  Presents " SeasideCON " @ Queens Library at Seaside "
      June 30, 2018 - Belle Harbor, Far Rockaway, NY, USA
       
    • The Set NYC:  Presents " TIME SQUARE SHOW " @ Time Square, New York City
      November 30, 2017 - Time Square, Manhattan, New York City, NY, USA
       
    • The Pancakes & Booze Art Show in New York City
      October 11 to October 12, 2017 - Manhattan, New York City, USA
       
    • Theatre 293:  Presents " The Art Factory Fine Art Exhibition "
      September 16, 2017 - Farmingdale, Long Island, NY, USA
       
    • Theatre 293:  Presents " The Art Factory Fine Art Exhibition "
      August 5, 2017 - Farmingdale, Long Island, NY, USA
       
    • Lena DiGangi Gallery & Studio: Presents " World Class Oil Paintings by Anand PKC " SOLO Art Exhibition
      October 1 to October 28, 2016 - Totowa, NJ, USA
       
    • Gateway ART Center NYC: Presents " The Art Show "
      May 26th to August 25th, 2016 - Manhattan, New York City, NY, USA
       
    • Pleiades Gallery: Presents " Summer in the City " Invitational Show
      July 13 to August 6, 2016 - Chelsea, Manhattan, New York City, NY, USA
       
    • Hell's Kitchen Artists Guild of New York City:  Presents " 8th Annual Open Studio Art Festival "
      May 13 to May 15, 2016 - Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, New York City, NY, USA
       
    • Hell's Kitchen Artists Guild of New York City: Presents @ Gateway ART Center NYC
      May 13 to May 15, 2016 - Manhattan, New York City, NY, USA
       
    • AnkhLave: Presents " African Diaspora - 3rd Annual Juried Art Show " @ Carlton Arms Hotel, New York City
      April 30, 2016 - Manhattan, New York City, NY, USA
       
    • Fantasy in Color:  Presents " We Dream in Color Art Show "
      April 29, 2016 - Harlem, New York City, NY, USA
       
    • Art FAIR: ART EXPO New York 2016
      April 14 to April 17, 2016 - Manhattan, New York City, NY, USA
       
    • State of the Art Gallery:  Presents " Without Limits " Art Exhibition
      March 6 to April 5, 2016 - Brooklyn, New York City, NY, USA
       
    • Art FAIR:  WorldWide ART Los Angeles 2014 @ LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER
      Oct 16 to Oct 19, 2014 - Los Angeles, CA, USA
       
    • Greenpoint Gallery:  Presents " Spring Salon Grand Show "
      April 4, 2014 - Brooklyn, New York City, NY, USA
       
    • Walter Wickiser Gallery:  Presents " A Transcendent Realism " SOLO Art Exhibition
      Feb 7 to March 7, 2013 - Chelsea, Manhattan, New York City, NY, USA
       
    • The Art of Fashion:  Presents " Juried Art Exhibition " @ Empire Hotel, New York City
      July 16, 2012 - New York City, NY, USA
       
    • The Art of Fashion:  Presents " Colorful Art Exhibition " @ Empire Hotel, New York City
      Jan 27, 2012 - Manhattan, New York City, NY, USA
       
    • Peter Louis Gallery:  Presents " Figurative Nude Art Show "
      Dec 8, 2011 to Jan 19, 2012 - Manhattan, New York City, NY, USA
       
    • The Art of Fashion:  Presents " The Chelsea Room Group Art Exhibition " @ Chelsea Hotel, New York City 
      June 29, 2011 - Manhattan, New York City, NY, USA
       
    • SL Studio & The Art of Fashion:  Presents " Summer 2011 Gala Fundraiser " @ Jean D' Arc Residence
      June 23, 2011 - Manhattan, New York City, NY, USA
       
    • The Art of Fashion:  Presents " The Chelsea Room Colorful Art Exhibition" @ Chelsea Hotel, New York City
      May 25, 2011 - Manhattan, New York City, NY, USA
       
    • Art FAIR:  ART EXPO New York 2011
      March 25 to March 27, 2011 - Manhattan, New York City, NY, USA
       



 

Press Media Features :

 

    • NY Art Beat
      (Art & Entertainment News) February 1, 2013 - New York, USA
       
    • Talent In Motion
      (Fashion Magazine) June 2011 - New York, USA
       



 

Awards / Prize / Diplomas:

 

    • Jury Diploma ‍โš–๏ธ: “ WATERCOLORium  - Participation in Expert Council / Jury ”  WATERCOLORium @ Moscow, Russia - International Exhibition & Competition hosted by “Eurasian Art Union, Next Art Foundation & World Fund of Arts” 
      August 24 to August 29, 2021 - Moscow, Russia

 

      • Jury Diploma ‍โš–๏ธ: “ PASTELium  - Participation in Expert Council / Jury ”
        PASTELium @ Moscow, Russia - International Exhibition & Competition hosted by “Eurasian Art Union, Next Art Foundation & World Fund of Arts”
        August 24 to August 29, 2021 - Moscow, Russia

 

        • Jury Diploma ‍โš–๏ธ: “ FLOWER KINGDOM  - Participation in Expert Council / Jury ”
          INTERNATIONAL NEXT FESTIVAL @ Moscow, Russia - International Exhibition & Competition hosted by “Eurasian Art Union, Next Art Foundation & World Fund of Arts”
          August 17 to August 22, 2021 - Moscow, Russia

 

        • Jury Diploma ‍โš–๏ธ: “ MAN & WOMAN-TWO WORLDS  - Participation in Expert Council / Jury ”
          INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION & COMPETITION OF COMMUNICATION ART @ Moscow, Russia - International Exhibition & Competition hosted by “Eurasian Art Union, Next Art Foundation & World Fund of Arts”
          August 11 to August 18, 2021 - Moscow, Russia

 

        • Jury Diploma ‍โš–๏ธ: “ WATER WORLD  - Participation in Expert Council / Jury ”
          AQUA ART WORLD FESTIVAL & EXHIBITION โ– WATER WORLD @ Moscow, Russia - International Exhibition & Competition hosted by “Eurasian Art Union, Next Art Foundation & World Fund of Arts”
          August 10 to August 15, 2021 - Moscow, Russia

 

        • Jury Diploma ‍โš–๏ธ: “ DOG MANIA  - Participation in Expert Council / Jury ”
          INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL ANIMALISTIC ARTS โ– ZOO ARTS @ Moscow, Russia - International Exhibition & Competition hosted by “Eurasian Art Union, Next Art Foundation & World Fund of Arts”
          August 10 to August 15, 2021 - Moscow, Russia

 

        • Jury Diploma ‍โš–๏ธ: “ CAT MANIA  - Participation in Expert Council / Jury ”
          INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL ANIMALISTIC ARTS โ– ZOO ARTS @ Moscow, Russia - International Exhibition & Competition hosted by “Eurasian Art Union, Next Art Foundation & World Fund of Arts”
          August 10 to August 15, 2021 - Moscow, Russia

 

        • Jury Diploma ‍โš–๏ธ: “ ANIMAL KINGDOM  - Participation in Expert Council / Jury ”
          INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL ANIMALISTIC  โ–ZOO ARTS @ Moscow, Russia - International Exhibition & Competition hosted by “Eurasian Art Union, Next Art Foundation & World Fund of Arts”
          August 10 to August 15, 2021 - Moscow, Russia

 

        • Jury Diploma ‍โš–๏ธ: “ GOD'S ART  - Participation in Expert Council / Jury ”
          INTERNATIONAL ART PROJECT OF SPIRITUAL ART โ– GOD's ART @ Moscow, Russia - International Exhibition & Competition hosted by “Eurasian Art Union, Next Art Foundation & World Fund of Arts”
          July 17 to August 22, 2021 - Moscow, Russia

 

        • Jury Diploma ‍โš–๏ธ: “ ART-ะŸะžะ ะขะ ะ•ะข  ART-PORTRAIT  - Participation in Expert Council / Jury ”
          INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PORTRAITURE @ Saint Petersburg, Russia - International Exhibition & Competition hosted by “Eurasian Art Union, Next Art Foundation & World Fund of Arts”
          June 29 to July 4, 2021 - St. Petersburg, Russia

 

        • Jury Diploma ‍โš–๏ธ: “ PASTELium  - Participation in Expert Council / Jury ”
          PASTELium @ Saint Petersburg, Russia - International Exhibition & Competition hosted by “Eurasian Art Union, Next Art Foundation & World Fund of Arts”
          June 29 to July 4, 2021 - St. Petersburg, Russia

 

        • Jury Diploma ‍โš–๏ธ: “ ST. PETERSBURG ART WEEK  - Participation in Expert Council / Jury ”
          SAINT PETERSBURG ART WEEK @ Moscow, Russia - International Exhibition & Competition hosted by “Eurasian Art Union, Next Art Foundation & World Fund of Arts”
          June 22 to June 27, 2021 - St. Petersburg, Russia

 

        • Jury Diploma ‍โš–๏ธ: “ VANGUARD TODAY  - Participation in Expert Council / Jury ”
          VANGUARD TODAY @ Moscow, Russia - International Exhibition & Competition hosted by “Eurasian Art Union, Next Art Foundation & World Fund of Arts”
          June 15 to June 23, 2021 - Moscow, Russia

 

        • Jury Diploma ‍โš–๏ธ: “ RUSSIAN PAINTING WEEK  - Participation in Expert Council / Jury ”
          RUSSIAN PAINTING WEEK @ Moscow, Russia - International Exhibition & Competition hosted by “Eurasian Art Union, Next Art Foundation & World Fund of Arts”
          April 27 to May 4, 2021 - Moscow, Russia

 

        • Jury Diploma ‍โš–๏ธ: “ EMOTIONS FESTIVAL  - Participation in Expert Council / Jury ”
          INTERNATIONAL ART PROJECT - EMOTIONS FESTIVAL @ Moscow, Russia - International Exhibition & Competition hosted by “Eurasian Art Union, Next Art Foundation & World Fund of Arts”
          April 27 to May 4, 2021 - Moscow, Russia

 

        • Jury Diploma ‍โš–๏ธ: “ ART-ะŸะžะ ะขะ ะ•ะข  ART-PORTRAIT  - Participation in Expert Council / Jury ”
          INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PORTRAITURE @ Moscow, Russia - International Exhibition & Competition hosted by “Eurasian Art Union, Next Art Foundation & World Fund of Arts”
          April 27 to May 4, 2021 - Moscow, Russia

 

        • Jury Diploma โš–๏ธ: “ MAN AND WOMAN STORYTELLING  - Participation in Expert Council / Jury ”
          FESTIVAL MAN & WOMAN @ Moscow, Russia - International Exhibition & Competition hosted by “Eurasian Art Union, Next Art Foundation & World Fund of Arts”
          April 27 to May 4, 2021 - Moscow, Russia

 

        •  Jury Diploma โš–๏ธ: “ RUSSIAN ART WEEK  - Participation in Expert Council / Jury ”
          RUSSIAN ART WEEK @ Moscow, Russia - International Exhibition & Competition hosted by “Eurasian Art Union, Next Art Foundation & World Fund of Arts”
          April 27 to May 4, 2021 - Moscow, Russia

 

        • Circle Quarterly Art Review Magazine Contest ๐Ÿ†: “ FINALIST AWARD ” hosted by Circle Foundation Magazine, France
          May, 2021 - Paris, France

 

        • ๆ–ฐๅ”ไบบ็”ต่ง†ๅฐ New Tang Dynasty TV's 5th International NTDTV Figure Art Exhibition & Competition
          ๐Ÿ†: “ HONORABLE MENTION AWARD ”           @ Salmagundi Art Club in New York
          November 26, 2019 - Manhattan, New York City, USA

 

 

 

        • EIA International Art Competition 2012 ๐Ÿ†: “ GRAND PRIZE WINNER ” hosted by Everything Is Art Magazine, USA
          October, 2012 - USA

 

 

        • The Art Of Fashion Award ๐Ÿ†: “ 1st Place JURIED ARTIST AWARD ” hosted by New York Art Group
          May 25, 2011 - New York Art Group, USA

 

 

 

 

Memberships :

 

 

 

  • ARC Museum: “ Living Artist Membership " - Member since March 2012
    ARC Museum (Art Renewal Center) is a non-profit, educational organization, which hosts a huge museum of numerous masterpieces dedicated to realistic paintings of Old Masters and new International talents, USA