KYNKYNY

Contemporary Indian Art since 2004

KYNKYNY was founded in 2004 by the husband and wife duo Namu Kini and Vivek Radhakrishnan. With an aim to make the fascinating world of Indian art more accessible to the world, KYNKYNY supports emerging and established artists – offering a highly curated selection of original and authentic artworks. Since its inception, KYNKYNY has worked with over 300 artists from all over India and has shipped its art across the globe; from Dubai and Lithuania to Australia and Brazil.

AT THE GALLERY

ASRAMA

A RETROSPECTIVE SOLO EXHIBITION CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF COLLAGE BY G SUBRAMANIAN

This retrospective exhibition of G Subramanian’s work not only looks back, but looks ahead as well, and culminates in a collection of exciting new works that represent a departure from his established style, tone and themes. Steeped in symbolism and spiritual text, these latest collages represent his take on the four stages of life or ‘asramas’ as prescribed by Hindu philosophy, and depict men and women in states of brahmacharya (student), grihasthashrama (householder), vanaprasthashrama (forest dweller) and sanyasa (renunciate).

‘Asrama’ is also a contemplation by Subra on his own life. His journey as an artist began in Thandavankulam, a village in coastal Tamil Nadu. With a stage artist as his father, he spent his childhood in the company of folk performers. Travelling, singing and acting with the troupe, he imbibed the nuances folk music, dance, make-up, costumes and stage craft, at an early age. These indigenous influences are an integral part of his works. Subramanian graduated from the Kumbakonam School of Arts in 1974, and left India to work as a graphic designer in the Gulf. After years of experimenting with different styles and media, participating in shows, and a trip to Europe, he plunged into his career as a fulltime artist. Through all the diverse stages of his artistic evolution, the unifying thread running through Subra’s vast body of work is his distinctive vision and unique aesthetics.

In 2003, G Subramanian began to create his now-famous collages in joyous bursts of bold colours that exude deep serenity and warmth. Crafted from brightly illustrated pages and cuttings from the National Geographic magazine and layered with acrylic paints and ink washes, the ingenious works contain worlds within worlds and reveal hidden layers of symbols, textures, text and imagery upon closer observation. The exhibition displays a rare collection of these early collages, the last remaining unsold works created between 2003 and 2006

G SUBRAMANIAN | She 3 | Mixed media on canvas | 14.5“ X 21“ | ₹183,000 (+12% GST for sales within India) | GS129

G SUBRAMANIAN | She 1 | Mixed media on canvas | 11“ X 6“ | ₹106,000 (+12% GST for sales within India) | GS127

G SUBRAMANIAN | She 4 | Mixed media on canvas | 12“ X 20“ | ₹144,000 (+12% GST for sales within India) | GS130

The retrospective moves beyond popular works and familiar themes, and tracks back to Subramanian’s beginnings as an artist. On display are his rarely seen, early drawings charged with rawness, eroticism and the intertwining figures of primeval men and women. Sacred Pages, a series of erotic paintings and drawings created between 1999 and 2018.

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AT THE GALLERY

ASRAMA

A RETROSPECTIVE SOLO EXHIBITION CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF COLLAGE BY G SUBRAMANIAN

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