Born in 1932 in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, Redeppa Naidu pursued his artistic education at the Madras College of Arts and Crafts, where he received top-notch training during the mid-twentieth century

Naidu's artistic expression evolved over the years While he initially employed palette knives and pastel shades on canvas for some of his works, he predominantly favoured oils on fine-grained canvas Notably, in the 1960s, Naidu acknowledged that his paintings, to some extent, contradicted his natural inclinations

Transitioning from naturalistic modelling, Naidu embraced a linear and cubistic approach, particularly focusing on painting architectural structures with intricate details His canvases often featured churches, with spires reaching into the expansive space By the 1970s, Naidu departed from Western impressionism, incorporating Indian motifs and styles, such as the miniature style, into his art This marked a crucial juncture where the artist, known for defying conventions and categorizations, pursued his unique path

Drawing inspiration from his surroundings, Naidu began with Indian icons and delved into Indian mythology and temples Roadside temples, like those featuring Durga sitting on a lion, became rich sources for his imagery

In 1960, Naidu received a diploma on a cultural scholarship from the Government of India, and a mere two years after graduation, he was honoured with the National Award by the Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi 

The artist passed away in 1999