Suresh Muthukulam : Reviving Kerala’s Sacred Mural Traditions Through Timeless Contemporary Mastery
Born in 1971 in the village of Muthukulam, Kerala, Artist, Suresh Muthukulam stands among the foremost contemporary custodians of the ancient Kerala mural tradition. Rooted in the rigorous gurukula system of artistic training, his practice reflects decades of disciplined apprenticeship, spiritual inquiry, and unwavering dedication to preserving one of India’s most revered classical art forms.
Rajasekhar Komakula : Reimagining Rural India Through Decorative Realism & Organic Pigments
Artist, Rajasekhar Komakula creates enchanting visual narratives inspired by the rhythms, colours, and innocence of rural Indian life. Based in Hyderabad, the artist draws deeply from memories of his village childhood, transforming everyday sights, festivities, animals & landscapes into richly detailed compositions filled with warmth and vitality.
Kapil Anant : Chronicling Urban India Through Poetic Narratives Of Labour & Everyday Life
Artist, Kapil Anant is a Delhi-based contemporary artist whose practice sensitively examines the intersections of labour, migration, memory & urban existence. Drawing from both rural Indian traditions & the lived realities of metropolitan life, Kapil Anant creates compelling visual narratives centred on ordinary individuals often overlooked within the modern cityscape.
KR Karthikeyan : “Reimagining Indian Folklore Through Ornate Contemporary Narrative & Symbolism”
Artist, KR Karthikeyan, creates visually opulent works that draw deeply from India’s mythology, temple traditions & folk memory. Based in Chennai, the artist began his creative journey through traditional temple stone carving & chariot wood carving, disciplines that continue to inform the intricate detailing and sculptural rhythm of his paintings.
P. Suresh Kumar : “Meditative Abstractions Rooted In Nature, Silence & Inner Consciousness”
Born in 1973 in Chennai, Artist, P. Suresh Kumar has cultivated a deeply introspective visual language that transcends representation and enters the realm of pure sensation and spiritual experience. Educated at the Government College of Arts and Crafts and later refined under the mentorship of Laxma Goud at the University of Hyderabad, Kumar’s practice evolved through a profound engagement with abstraction, colour, and emotional resonance.
Douglas John : “Illuminating Urban Memory Through Light, Movement & Contemporary Indian Expression”
Born in 1967 in Solapur, Artist, Douglas John is celebrated for his evocative explorations of urban experience, light & collective memory through painting, sculpture & video art. A graduate of the prestigious Sir J. J. School of Art, where he later became a respected faculty member, John has cultivated a multidisciplinary practice deeply informed by the spirit & visual complexity of Mumbai.
Ashik Alikhan : “Botanical Reveries & Avian Poetry Within Contemporary Indian Ecological Narratives”
Artist, Ashik Alikhan creates lush, immersive visual worlds where flora, fauna & colour converge into meditative ecological narratives. His paintings are distinguished by densely layered tropical foliage, vivid blossoms, and exquisitely rendered birds that emerge like fleeting apparitions within dreamlike landscapes.
