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Faculties
Dewakar
Founder and Dean
A multi-skilled artist and professional photographer, Dewakar has over 15 years experience in learning, teaching and experimenting with the different forms of art. To view Dewakar's complete profile, click here.
At Life & Art Academy, Dewakar is involved in all the art forms taught and handles the professional and advanced courses and specialized subjects. His core specializations are photography, surrealistic paintings, sculpting and ceramic glazing. Driven by his vision to set up a holistic art academy that caters to various forms of art, Dewakar enjoys educating students to find their true spark and to bring out the artist in each of them.
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Swathi Balekundri
Faculty, Pottery and Sculpting
Swathi is an instructor of pottery and sculpting. She has completed her Master Potter’s training from the Central Village Pottery Institute, Khanapur in 2013. She has around 3 years experience in teaching pottery and has been associated with Life & Art Academy since 2015.
A passionate potter and sculptor, she is a patient teacher who takes pleasure in training and moulding the students to bring out the best in them.
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Murali M
Manager, Photography Studio
Murali is the studio manager and administrative in-charge of the photography studio. He brings with him around 10 years experience in photography, beginning his career as a photography assistant to Dewakar. He has sound working knowledge in the subject and is well versed with the hands-on running of the studio. He has been associated with Life & Art Academy since its birth and is instrumental in the smooth functioning of the academy.