Artist Shamil Kumar originates from Kannur and completed his BFA (Paintings) from Collage of Fine Arts, Thiruvananthapuram in 2004. It seeks to transcend the systemic eco-political pictorial language by placing
Hareendran Chalad (b. 1955, Kannur, Kerala) studied fine arts at Universal Arts School, Calicut, after graduation. His work addresses urbanisation, ecological exploitation, and global cultural shifts. Rooted in memory, nature,
Sasikumar. K (b. 1957, Kathirur, Kannur, Kerala) is a self-taught artist who graduated from Calicut University. Working across painting, drawing, and sculpture, his practice draws from nature, memory, and lived
Varghese Kalathil (b. 1972, Alappuzha, Kerala) is a painter whose practice engages with social, political, and ecological concerns. Trained in painting through KGTE and higher studies including BFA and MFA,
Valsan Koorma Kolleri (b. 1953, Kannur, Kerala) works across assemblage and environmental sculpture, foregrounding process, material, and spatial intervention, where placement and construction are central to meaning. He studied at
Sudhayadas. S (b. Palakkad, Kerala) holds a BFA and MFA in Painting from the College of Fine Arts, Thiruvananthapuram. His practice blends traditional landscape with modern expression through vibrant colour
Sanul Kuttan (b. Kerala) is a sculptor rooted in traditional craftsmanship and material practice. He completed his BFA (2007) and MFA (2010) in Sculpture from Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan. Working across
Ratnakar Ojha (b. 1957, Orissa, India) studied painting at Khairagarh University and later trained in Metal Crafts at Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai. His practice blends structural strength with
P. Gopinath (b. 1948, Ponnani, Kerala) is a founding member of the Cholamandal Artists’ Village and a key figure of the Madras Movement. He studied at the Government College of
Madhu Venugopalan (b. 1976, Kochi, Kerala) completed his BFA from the College of Fine Arts, Thiruvananthapuram (1998) and MFA from RLV College of Fine Arts, Thripunithura (2001). His practice explores
K. L. Leon (b. 1974, Kochi, Kerala) completed his BFA from the College of Fine Arts, Thiruvananthapuram (2001) and MFA in Painting from the University of Hyderabad (2003). His practice
K.P. Pradeepkumar (b. 1970, Kozhikode, Kerala) explores land, memory, and inheritance through drawing-based works, where he often assumes the role of a cartographer of memory, mapping personal and collective histories.
K. Sudheesh (b. 1971, Kozhikode, Kerala) is a visual artist and sculptor with over three decades of practice. Educated at the Government College of Fine Arts, Thrissur, and Universal Art
Jigesh Kumar (b. 1986, Payyanur, Kerala) is a sculptor whose practice explores time, memory, and material processes. He completed his BFA in Sculpture from the College of Fine Arts, Thiruvananthapuram
George Martin P. J. (b. 1973, Angamaly, Kerala) completed his BFA in Sculpture from the College of Fine Arts, Thiruvananthapuram (1998), and MVA from the Government College of Art &
Beena P. V. (b. Naduvil, Kannur, Kerala) is a visual artist who completed her BFA from DMS, Mysore. Her practice engages with socio-environmental concerns through dynamic arrangements of line and
Bara Bhaskaran (b. 1967, Bara, Kasaragod, Kerala) is a visual artist and chronicler of subaltern histories, based in Kochi. He brings a journalistic sensibility shaped by nearly three decades as
Anil Thambai (b. 1980, Kasaragod, Kerala), based in Baroda, pursued a BFA from the College of Fine Arts, Thiruvananthapuram (2005) and an MVA from the Faculty of Fine Arts, MS
The works of Sajeesh Pallikkara unfold like dreamscapes where reality and imagination meet. Animals, plants, and human figures share the same frame, yet rarely remain fixed, assuming new identities. His
Born in Kakkodi, Kozhikode, Nandana Amba is a visual artist whose practice explores the layered meanings of domestic space. Working across various mediums including watercolour, gouache on paper and ceramic,
Born in Wadakkanchery, Trissur, Arun Mangala is a young artist whose practice engages with the shifting interplay between intimacy and distance. His works often carry an undertone of darkness, with
Born in 1940 in Brahmakulam, near Guruvayur, C.N. Karunakaran studied painting and design at the Government School of Arts and Crafts, Madras, under masters like D.P. Roy Choudhury and K.C.S.
A practicing artist for over two decades, Sajith Puthukkalavattom has participated in numerous exhibitions, including the National Exhibition of Art by the Lalitkala Akademi for four consecutive years from 2014.
The artistic world of Mumbai-based Manoj Anand Sonavane reflects the evolving relationship between human life and mechanization. Hailing from Khed, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, and growing up in a rural setting, he
Shaji Appukuttan, an artist from Guruvayur now based in Kochi, draws inspiration from India’s diverse landscapes to capture the complex beauty of nature. He perceives no distinction between painting human
Mainaz Bano, an artist from Lucknow, UP, draws inspiration from historical events, personalities, and stories, translating her perceptions into captivating artworks. Her paintings often feature historical characters adorned in period-appropriate
Viswathi Chemmanthatta, a visual artist from Malappuram, captures the landscapes and resilience of women in her community through her work. With a Bachelor’s in Painting from the Government College of
Sruthi Sivakumar, an artist with a Bachelor’s degree from Raja Ravi Varma College and a Master’s in Painting from RLV College, explores narratives of identity and personal growth through her
Born in 1975 in Thevarkadu, Ernakulam, Prakasan K.S. is an accomplished artist with an MFA in Painting from R.L.V. College of Music and Fine Arts, where he ranked first in
Shyam Aramban’s art merges the self and the city in layered, reflective dialogues. His works weave recollection, feeling, and the pulse of life, often dramatised through entwined humanoid figures in
Born in 1969 in Kuriannoor, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala, Satheesh Kumar. M.K is a distinguished artist celebrated for his evocative oil and acrylic paintings. his works reflect a profound connection to
Born in 1981, Mumbai, Revati was passionate about drawing and painting since childhood. An alumna of Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai, she specialized in portraiture developing her own individualistic
Yamini Mohan’s organic human forms burst forth with raw intensity, a fusion of pain and passion, pleasure and anger, desire and suppression. Her compositions transcend conventional gender distinctions, liberating souls
Prasad Raghavan’s posters for a film club in his native place were more than just visual aids; they were a medium for him to create a parallel dialogue with aspired
Harisha’s artworks transcend time, layering centuries of memories reminiscent of 14th-15th century architecture. Using criss-crossing lines, vibrant primary colors, and intricate patterns, he explores cityscapes, childhood memories, and woven handloom
Jyothiraj Mayampilly’s artistry channels his unique perspective on life, merging self-expression with a deep sense of social responsibility. His work reflects contemporary identity and humanity’s role in preserving ecosystems and
Sreeja Pallam’s paintings celebrate resilient women in traditionally male-dominated roles—climbing coconut trees, tapping rubber, selling tea, and more. Her work, rooted in feminist and eco-political themes, draws from everyday life
Anupama Alias focuses her artistic practice on gender and femininity, using diverse representational strategies to challenge traditional notions of identity. Her work serves as an ethnographic narrative, telling stories of
Sneh Mehra, born in 1990 in Surat, Gujarat, draws inspiration from the masters and is captivated by their reflections. Her landscape paintings primarily focus on environment. Mehra’s work is a
Bhagyanath C, an artist from Thalassery now based in Kochi, explores the themes of unity and conflict between body and mind in his art. His move to Kochi brought a
Santhi EN, an artist based in Irinjalakuda, Kerala, captures the changing landscapes of her childhood with child-like simplicity. She uses few colours and her protagonists, who are mostly dressed in
Ameen Khaleel creates works that depict an intriguing life and its spellbinding metamorphosis. The works showcased here, from his ‘Illogical Theatre’ series, talks about the fissures between the nature and
Mumbai, where she was born in 1979, provided the fertile ground for the artistic expressions of Prajakta Palav Aher. The complexities and insecurities of middle-class life have always found their
