b. 1980
Karuna has a Bachelor’s degree in painting from P.S.
Telugu University, a Master’s in printmaking from University
of Hyderabad and Master’s in museology from M.S. University
of Baroda. Her solo shows include Exhibition of Drawings and
Paintings, at Shrishti Art Gallery, Hyderabad (2008) and at
The Kashi Art Cafe, Cochin, India (2009). She has participated
in numerous group shows, the most recent being the Regional
Art Exhibition, Lalit Kala Academi, Regional Centre Galleries,
Chennai (2012); and Salt and Pepper: an art exhibition in black
and white, Icon Art Gallery, Hyderabad. She has received the
National Merit scholarship from Ministry of Culture, HRD,
Govt. of India (2007); A.P. State award for graphics, P.S. Telugu
University, Hyderabad (2007); 77th All India Exhibition award,
AIFACS , New Delhi (2005); All India Art Exhibition award,
Hyderabad Art Society (2004), among others. She lives and
works in Hyderabad.