A season of colour: Coimbatore gallery showcases works by Kongu Oviya Kalai Kuzhu
The Kasthuri Sreenivasan art gallery in Coimbatore is currently hosting an exhibition featuring the works of the Kongu Oviya Kalai Kuzhu artists. The display includes around 70 paintings that showcase a variety of styles and techniques, reflecting the artists' unique identities. This exhibition aims to provide insight into the creativity involved in textile design and other artistic expressions.
- ▪The exhibition features works by five artists: V Rajendhran, Kumanan, Murugesan, Ramamoorthy, and Govindarajulu.
- ▪Rajendhran's collection focuses on textile design, using techniques like knife work and spray painting.
- ▪Kumanan's works include acrylic paintings and sculptures that utilize seeds for texture.
- ▪The exhibition highlights the changing preferences of art buyers globally, with different tastes in various regions.
- ▪The show is part of the AURORA Series 2026 and will be open until May 17.
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Vibrant horses frozen mid-gallop, textured floral canvases, charcoal crows and Rajasthani women in colourful attire — the ongoing exhibition at Kasthuri Sreenivasan art gallery offers visitors a glimpse of the diverse artistic worlds of the Kongu Oviya Kalai Kuzhu, that consists of artists V Rajendhran, Kumanan, Murugesan, Ramamoorthy and Govindarajulu.Around 70 paintings by the five artists from varied artistic backgrounds are on display. From realistic animal portraits to abstract modern works, each canvas reflects a distinct artistic identity. Works on display are a play on colour, texture, and technique, and are a testament to the artists’ mastery over their craft and attention to detail.
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