Shivakumar Kesaramadu's painting has been selected for Central government's Lalit Kala Akademi's national award.
Kesaramadu's I Can't Control My Passion which was exhibited during the 59th annual art exhibition has been selected for the award.
The award carries a cash prize of Rs one lakh and a citation.
Kesaramadu, who obtained the degree from Ravindra Kalaniketan, is the founding secretary of Raviverma Chitrakalashale, Mysuru.
He has participated in many state and national-level painting exhibitions. He is a recipient of Karnataka Lalithakala Acadamy.
He has served as the member of Karnataka Lalithakala Acadamy.