Born in 1980, Santhosh D Andrade is an Indian contemporary artist and a strong advocate for environmentalism Andrade is a partner of the Art Kanara Artist Group and is an executive member and former Secretary of Karavali Chitrakala Chavadi His themes revolve around rustic folk art, daily life and the scenes around him

The artist uses elements like trees and moving clouds to create a three-dimensional effect in his art while the human figures remain the main focus The traditional Madhubani decorative style played a vital role in influencing his artistic vision which is reflected in his canvases

The artist has won several awards including the First Winner in the Professional Category in ‘ORA 2020’, 117th All India ‘The Best Indian Traditional Composition Award’ Bombay Art Society Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai (2012), ‘All India Art Exhibition Award’ Lumbini contemporary artist group at Gulbarga (2014), ‘Rainbow’ Premier Talent LeagueArt Exhibition Award Bengaluru (2009)

The artist has presented his work in several group exhibitions and solo exhibitions ‘Art Kanara’ Art show, Art Houz, Bengaluru (2019), ‘The Kudla’ Art Exhibition, Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai (2017), ‘Art Kanara’ Art show, TMA Pai International convention center Mangaluru (2018), ARTWORLD Sarala’s Art centre, Chennai (2020), ‘Identity’ Art Exhibition, Aman Hotel, Apparao Art galleries, Delhi (2011), ‘Infinity’ Art Exhibition, Apparao Art galleries, Chennai (2010), amongst others