Country: United Arab Emirates
About me
I, Murukanandam Vaduganathan (a.k.a. Murugu), was born in a small village called Thirukkannamangai in Thiruvarur district in the heart of southern India, which for centuries been known to be a cradle of civilization and culture. I grew up in a vicinity surrounded by the age-old relics left by the ancient Chola kings depicting their association for carvings, arts, and dance. All this had an impact on me. I soon developed an irreversible affinity towards the arts. My parents decided to let me follow my dream. I have done my bachelor's of Fine Arts in Govt College Of Fine Arts Kumbakonam 2000 - 2005. Deeply intrigued by the Islamic and Arabian culture, I decided to make the leap and move to the United Arab Emirates in 2005. Since then, I have evolved into the artist I am today.
My participation In U.A.E,
In 2009 - Indo-Arab Creative Art Festival - Heritage Museum, Sharjah
In 2010 - 10 meters mural painting - Dubai Shopping Festival, Dubai
In 2015 - Art Exhibit - National Day Carnival, Etihad Modern Art Gallery, Abu Dhabi
In 2020 - The canvas of unity 2020 – online painting exhibition contacted by Ellora Art & Craft society- India.
International Online Art Exhibition/ Competition 2020 – Gold Award Presented by Kalaratnam Foundation Of Art Society KFOAS India.
In 2021 - INTERNATIONAL ONLINE ART EXHIBITION CONTEST
Organized by SIGMA ART GALLERY Govt. Reg. MSME - India.
Draw the Future Contest – Abu Dhabi University – first place
