SRILEKHA
MANDALAPALLI
B
orn with a rare congenital condition known as Arthro-
gyposis Multiplex Congenita that has almost paralyzed
both her limbs, Srilekha Mandallapalli is confined to a
wheelchair and requires help with all her daily chores. Despite
her tragic health condition, Srilekha’s love for art blossomed
at a very young age but her disability never stopped her from
becoming an accomplished mouth painter. After completing
her graduation in 2003, she started fabric painting soon after
and graduated to oil painting in 2007. Her main aim is to
motivate and help other with disabilities like herself.
DOB:
8th June 1982
Place of Birth: Hyderabad
Painting Style:
Mouth Painter
Member of MFPA since:
2013
Nationality: India
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| APRIL 2018