Associations
1980 – 1985 Bacheolor of Fine Arts – Painting – First Class, First Rank,
Government College of Arts & Crafts, Kumbakonam,
Tamilnadu, India
Exhibitions
1993 National Art Exhibition, Delhi
1981-2003 Lalit Kala Academy Annual Exhibitions, Chennai
1993, 2001 Regional Art Exhibition, Chennai
1981 All India Art Exhibition, Raipur
1981 VTI Exhi
D. Nedunchelian – Chelian Personal Information
Chelian is an accomplished artist who has exhibited at both the state and national level within India, as well as internationally. He has conducted 21 one-man shows and participated in many artists' camps and workshops. He has been interviewed on a number of occasions on television in India and has published three books on painting and sculpture. He also regularly writes art reviews in leading magazines in India. He has created cross media work, including illustrations for stories and poetry, as well as stage painting accompanied by music.
Awards
1981 First award in all India Art Exhibitition of ChitrKala Nikethan, Andra Pradesh
1985 Best Outgoing Student Award of Tamilnadu Ovia Nunkalaikuzhu, Chennai
1982 Government College of Arts & Crafts – Award, Kumbakonam
1984 First Award in Thanjavur Medical College Exhibition
1998 'Best Painting Artist Award 1998' Bharath Cultural Academy, Chennai
1999 'Kalai Gnayiru' Award-Thiruvalluvar Ilakiamandram, Chennai
1999 'Outstanding Young Person' Award – Thanjavur Junior Chamber, Thanjavur
