About Anand PKC

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

 

Biography :

 

 

"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 is a Renowned Award-Winning Oil Painter who specializes in "Hyper Realism" and other creative new styles depicting all kinds of subjects.

 Anand was born in India 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, so he was involved in many art events at his schools, winning several prizes and regional awards as a junior. Since then, after graduation in Business, he drifted from his artistic pursuits to work with his father in other business ventures. Despite this, his true passion is art, so he continued to paint in his spare time. Being a gifted artist in childhood, it seemed fated that he would inevitably return to his artistic roots.

Anand's oil paintings were exclusively showcased and honored at prestigious famous Landmarks like πŸ—½THE UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS in Greater New York City and LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER in Los Angeles, California as well as at major Art Fairs, Popular Art Events, and Upscale Galleries across the USA.

Anand has major press publications like πŸ—½America's 3rd Largest Newspaper "NEW YORK DAILY NEWS" and various other News Outlets / Trade Journals / Magazines across the United States and the World.

A news story about Anand's work in the "New York Daily News” headlined “TRULY ART FELT” bashing out 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 received many honorable Accolades which include: “ARC Approved Living Artist Award", "Art of Fashion Award", "New Tang Dynasty TV Award" "Jury Diplomas" etc... and many more.

Recently, Anand was awarded multiple Jury Diplomas by the EURASIAN ART UNION, WORLD ART FUNDS & NEX ART FOUNDATION as he truly had the distinct privilege of his expert assessment which served as the greatest incentive to the various artistic genres by being a member of Expert Jury Council Board in designating the top talented artists for all of the several Iconic "RUSSIAN ART EVENTS 2021" that took place in Moscow and Saint Petersburg in Russia as more than five thousand artists globally exhibited their works and won prizes which attracted a whopping 100 thousand plus art fans. Many many thanks to Fedor Filkov and all other highly honorable Presidents of several Art Leagues / Art Unions of Russia and Europe for honoring Anand with such a huge undertaking feat for their Iconic "RUSSIAN ART FESTIVAL 2021".

Anand is also a longtime member of the “ARC Museum”, “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
       
    • 新唐人甡视台 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 ‍βš–οΈ: “ 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 ‍βš–οΈ: “ 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 ‍βš–οΈ: “ 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 ‍βš–οΈ: “ 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 ‍βš–οΈ: “ WATER WORLD  - Participation in Expert Council / Jury ”
          AQUA ART WORLD FESTIVAL & EXHIBITION ▏ 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 ‍βš–οΈ: “ DOG MANIA  - Participation in Expert Council / Jury ”
          INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL ANIMALISTIC ARTS ▏ 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 ‍βš–οΈ: “ CAT MANIA  - Participation in Expert Council / Jury ”
          INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL ANIMALISTIC ARTS ▏ 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 ‍βš–οΈ: “ ANIMAL KINGDOM  - Participation in Expert Council / Jury ”
          INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL ANIMALISTIC  ▏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 ‍βš–οΈ: “ GOD'S ART  - Participation in Expert Council / Jury ”
          INTERNATIONAL ART PROJECT OF SPIRITUAL ART ▏ 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 ‍βš–οΈ: “ ART-ΠŸΠžΠ Π’Π Π•Π’  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 ‍βš–οΈ: “ 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 ‍βš–οΈ: “ 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 ‍βš–οΈ: “ 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 ‍βš–οΈ: “ 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 ‍βš–οΈ: “ 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 ‍βš–οΈ: “ ART-ΠŸΠžΠ Π’Π Π•Π’  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 βš–οΈ: “ 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 βš–οΈ: “ 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 πŸ†: “ FINALIST AWARD ” hosted by Circle Foundation Magazine, France
          May, 2021 - Paris, France

 

        • 新唐人甡视台 New Tang Dynasty TV's 5th International NTDTV Figure Art Exhibition & Competition
          πŸ†: “ HONORABLE MENTION AWARD ”           @ Salmagundi Art Club in New York
          November 26, 2019 - Manhattan, New York City, USA

 

 

 

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

 

 

        • The Art Of Fashion Award πŸ†: “ 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