Mural artist Kavya Reddy's tryst with art started while she was working at a corporate firm five years ago. Art was an outlet for her to cope with the stress that came with a full-time job in the IT Industry. Over time, the artist made the walls and cupboards of her room her canvas and started painting murals in her home. Her design sensibility caught on, and she soon started painting in private residences of numerous Hyderabadis.
You will now find Kavya Reddy's designs at several spots in town including Beluga Cafe, One Golf Brewery, The Spicy Venue, Zen Bowls and House of Gourmet among others. Her design style includes vibrant botanical illustrations and contemporary Indian artwork.
The techie turned artist conducts an in-depth design consultation, understanding the requirements and details. Clients are also given relevant references and samples painted on a small portion of the wall before going ahead with the life-size murals.
Kavya uses emulsion paints for outdoor murals and acrylics for indoor ones. She has done some versatile work like painting a Solar System in a Children's Room and beautiful Lotus motif work in Pooja rooms before. The murals are easy to maintain, and the artist claims they last a minimum of five years. The projects usually take about a week to complete, based on the complexity of the design and wall size.
You can place your requests on Kavya Reddy's official Instagram handle. She charges INR 400 per sq. ft and upwards based on requirements.
Her design sensibility translates to her event decor venture 'Mandiram' where she does decor for bridal showers, baby showers, weddings and receptions. The artist regularly conducts painting workshops as well, do check out her Instagram for regular updates.
Kavya Reddy's designs are known to bring life into a space and make it welcoming for both you and your house guests. So the next time you're looking to do up your home with pretty pastel aesthetics, you know whom to contact!
