MV Ramana Reddy Sculpture Artist from Telangana
The stainless steel building, which took 177.5 crore to build and covers 3.29 acres, is right next to the new secretariat complex. Its total size is 2.88 lakh square feet. The building has six floors of different heights, plus two floors below ground level. There is an elliptical diya (lamp) on top of the building. Its main axis is 54 meters long and its minor axis is 37 meters long. The diya is 26 meters tall on one side and 18 meters tall on the other. The flame structure is 26 meters above the patio level. Fourteen meters above the ground, the flame is 45 meters high.
Telangana Martyrs Memorial was inaugurated in June 2023 by Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao. Ramana Reddy had shown four designs to Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, who felt the earthen lamp design matched his vision.
Telangana Martyrs Memorial also known as Telangana Amara Jyothi and Amaraveerula Stupam is a monument built for 369 students who died during the 1969 agitation for a separate Telangana state. It is designed by MV Ramana Reddy.
Ramana Reddy’s design was inspired by an earthen clay lamp (called Clay Diya). This is a sculpture with an internal function, containing approx. 41,615 Sft. of utility space inside. The outer surface in the mirror finish reflects the surroundings. The project is made of stainless steel (316 L).
Speaking to Bru Times, M.V. Ramana Reddy, the designer and main architect of Telangana Martyrs Memorial, said that he is confident it will put the State on a global stage. “It is a moment of pride and a rare honour,”. Artist Ramana Reddy who designed it in the shape of a ‘diya with light.
Who is MV Ramana Reddy?
Machennagari Venkat Ramana Reddy better known as MV Ramana Reddy was born on 10th July, 1965 in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Reddy was on 10 July 1966 in Siddipet of [[Telangana state. He completed his masters in Fine Arts (MFA in Sculpture) from Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University (JNAFAU) and Bachelor of Fine Arts (Gold Medallist in Sculpture) at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Hyderabad in 1991. He is the fellow of The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) fellowship for German academic and PT Reddy fellowship.
Two books were written on the life of MV Ramana Reddy; 1. "M. V. Ramana Reddy, Path to Artistic Brilliance – A Journey Unveiled”, written in 2023 by Koeli Mukherjee Ghose. 2. "Ramana Reddy - Precious Naivete" which was written by Marta Jakimowicz.
Art & Sculptures by MV Ramana Reddy
2023
- Nukala Ramchandra Reddy 10 feet bronze statue by Municipal Corporation at Mahbubabad
- 28 ft. Stainless Steel (304) conceptual sculpture at Telangana Industrialists Federation, MSME Green Industrial Park at Dandumalkapur, Hyderabad.
- Two Murals (28x16 and 28 x 13 feet) in GFRC for MSME Green Industrial Park at Dandumalkapur, commissioned by Telangana Industrialists Federation.
- 7.5 ft. bronze sculpture of Telangana Thalli with 24-carat gold Nano plating for Telangana Martyrs Memorial at Lumbini Park, Hyderabad.
2022
- Designed 40-year celebrations Logo for Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University.
2021
- Dr. C. Narayan Reddy’s memorial design at Hanumajipet, Sirisilla District, India.
2018
- Designing & execution Supervision of the prestigious ‘Telangana Martyrs Memorial’ Awarded by Govt. of Telangana.
2017
- Mural painting for SWEROES, Govt of Telangana.
2016
- Mural Art project for TSPSC, Govt of Telangana.
- Designing and execution coordination of first Telangana state tableau at Republic Day Celebrations of India, Rajpath, New Delhi.
- Telangana Sahitya Academy & Grama Jyothi Logos by Government of Telangana.
2015
- Realized stainless Steel and stone monument of Deekasha Shibhira Sthoopam at Siddipet
2014
- Realized four Mural projects for THE PLAZA Hotel (Telangana Tourism), Hyderabad
2013
- Hyderabad Metro Rail 30 feet Stainless Steel Sculpture Pylon conceptual design.
2012
- GHMC Mural project on the occasion of the Biodiversity Conference of Parties (COP-11).
- Murals and Sculpture projects at ‘Park Hyatt’, Hyderabad
- Mural for ‘Dr. B. R.+, Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad
2011
- 25 feet Stainless Steel sculpture for ‘Shilparamam’, Hyderabad.
2010
- Two Murals for IVRCL (Indira Gandhi Research and Analysis of Life Stock) at Pulivendula, A. P.
2008
- Realized Stainless Steel Sculpture for Sierra Atlantic, Hyderabad, India.
- Pylon for IIIT, Idpulapaya, Kadapa district, A. P.
- Art consultant for (GMR) Rajiv Gandhi Hyderabad International Airport, Hyderabad.
- Realized Stone and Steel Sculptures for NOVOTEL (GHIAL), Hyderabad.
2007
- Mural for (GMR) Rajiv Gandhi Hyderabad International Airport, Hyderabad. “Global Vision”,
- 16 feet height Steel and brass sculpture for KANBAY, Hyderabad
Positions held
- MV Ramana Reddy is the Member of General Council Lalit kala Academy, New Delhi, since 2020.
- President of Hyderabad Art Society (Estb. 1941), Anonymously elected 3 times from 2015
- Founder & Convener of Telangana Artist Forum (Estb. 2009)
- Member of Executive Council, Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University (JNAFAU) since 2021
- Member Board of Studies at Dr YSR Architecture & Fine Arts University, Kadapa 2021-22
- Member at Regional Centre Bhubaneswar by Lalit Kala Akademi New Delhi - since 2021
Books & Publications
- Hyderabad Art Society All India Annual Art Exhibition Catalogues from the years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023
- Dr. Krishna Reddy Retrospective Show Catalogue sponsored by Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi
- 'Bio-Diversity – Aesthetics’ An artistic Reflection, 2012, Autor: M. V. Ramana Reddy
- Hyderabad Art Society All India Annual Art Exhibition Catalogues from the years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023
- Dr. Krishna Reddy Retrospective Show, Catalogue sponsored by Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi
Awards and Honors
- Prestigious ‘Vishista Puraskaram 2023’ by P. S. Telugu University
- 2023 Vande Bharat ‘Bheeshma Vishistha Puraskaram’ by Vande Bharat
- In 2022, Received felicitation and an award from the Hon’ble Minister for Culture Government of India on the occasion of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, National Cultural Festival at Hyderabad.
- 2016 Kalaratna’ by Vamshee International at Hyderabad
- First ‘Best Sculptor’ award (Uttama Shilpi) by the Government of Telangana on the occasion of the first Telangana state formation Celebrations on 2nd June 2015
- 2013-15 Awarded fellowship by Dr. Reddy’s Foundation
- 1991 - Awarded gold medal for academic achievement in Bachelor's degree in sculpture from JNT University, College of Fine Arts, Hyderabad.
- 1991 - Travel grant to Germany, sponsored by Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Govt of India Numerous awards were received during the student period between
