K.G. SUBRAMANYAN - COMPOSITIONAL SKETCH

K.G. Subramanyan (1924 - 2016) Ink and Brush on Paper 13.5 x 7 Inches Signed Lower Right Provenance - Originally from the Artist's Collection Published - K.G.Subramanyan - A Retrospective - NGMA pg 200 Exhibited - K G Subramanyan: A Retrospective. New Delhi: National Gallery of Modern Art. 2003. Kalpathi Ganapathi Subramanyan born in Kerala was one of the pioneering artists who explored India's post-independence identity through art. A graduate of Kala Bhavan in Santiniketan Subramanyan’s oeuvre encompasses painting sculpture and storytelling deeply inspired by Bengali artistic traditions and his native place Kerala. His human figures are derived from mythology and folklore. This artwork exemplifies Subramanyan’s fascination with the concept of 'bahurupee' —the impersonator or imitator—showcasing his ability to transform myths into reality. This piece with its dynamic interplay of figures and abstract forms creates a vibrant narrative that is both celebratory and subversive.For further information on the artist, click here.