GAYATRI




Sumeru, Punnathur Road, Guruvayur-680505, Kerala, India
Phone: 9495332671
Email: gayartg@yahoo.com


Born on 20.9.1958 at Guruvayoor. Self taught Artist. Travelled extensively all over India from the child hood. Lived with untouchables and labourers in various parts. Studied the life styles of marginalized people. Conducted more than twenty solo shows of paintings all over India. Participated many group shows also since 1977. Works showcased in many galleries all over the world and through online art galleries too. Aranyakam, an art dealing group cochin, in association with hotel Taj Malabar Cochin conducted an auction of my ten paintings on February 5th and 6th 2007. More than 300 paintings collected by the art dealers and collectors all over the world.

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

Jehangir art gallery, Mumbai 2015
Lalitkalaakademi gallery, Alapuzha -2015
Chitrakalaparshad gallery, Bangalore -2015
Lalitkala Academy Gallery,Calicut - 2015
Lalitkala Academy Gallery,Thrissur - 2015
Jehangir art gallery, Mumbai-2011
Nehru Centre art gallery, Mumbai 2009
Art Entrance Gallery, Mumbai - 2008
Jehangir Art Gallery,Mumbai - 2007
Rossitta Art Gallery Cochin - 2006
Lalitkala Academy Gallery,Cochin - 2005
Lalitkala Academy Gallery,Calicut -2005
Jehangir Art Gallery,Mumbai - 2000
Lalitkala Academy gallery,Delhi - 1998
Jehangir Art Gallery,Mumbai - 1998
Leela Art Gallery,Mumbai - 1998
Mahalsa Art Gallery Mumbai - 1997
Chitram Art Gallery, Cochin - 1996
Museum Gallery ,Trivandrum - 1996
Jehangir Art Gallery,Mumbai - 1996
Taj Art Gallery,Mumbai - 1994
Jehangir Art Gallery,Mumbai - 1994
Jehangir Art Gallery,Mumbai - 1992
Bajaj Art Gallery,Mumbai - 1990
Lalitkala Academy Gallery,Calicut - 1990
Chitram Art Gallery,Ernakulam - 1986
Lalitkala Academy Gallery ,Kochi- 1982
Museum Gallery ,Trivandrum - 1980
Hotel Elite International,Guruvayur - 1977

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

Fragrant nature hotel fort kochi 2019
Monsoon international show Kottayam - 2018
Kalakar ArtFest, Kochi - 2018
Monsoon international show cochi - 2018
Kerala lalithakalaAkademi Annual show 2017
Kerala lalithakalaAkademi Annual show 2016
Kerala lalithakala Akademi Annual show2015
Grand kerala shopping festival show ,Thiruvanathapuram -2013
'Fusion' Nehru centre, Mumbai - 2009
Jawaharlal Nehru Indian Cultural center, Jakarta, Indonesia 2008
Lalitkala academy annual shows -1977-2013
Artchillgallery, Amber fort ,Jaipur - 2008
Juneja art gallery, Jaipur - 2007
Gallery Hues, Banglore - 2007
Guild gallery show, Mumbai -2002
Heritage Art Gallery, Chennai - 1997
Affordable Art Gallery, Mumbai - 1996
Guild Art Gallery, Mumbai -1994
Kalapeedam, Kochi - 1987
Galleria De Art India, Switzerland 1986
Punjab blood bank society show, Punjab -1985
Victoria Institute of Art , Chennai 1985
Annual show ,Chitrakalaparishad ,Thrissur - 1983
South Indian art exhibition, VTI, Madras - 1982
Lalitkala academy annual show-1976 to 1982
Ravi varma memorial exhibition, Museum Dept. Kerala - 1981
National exhibition Mahakoshal Kala Parishad - 1981, '82, '83
Kerala lalithakala academy show ,Madras - 1980
Kerala lalithakala academy show,Newdelhi - 1977

ART RESIDENCY & CAMPS

First National Artists’ residency program by Kerala Lalithkala academy at Kakkannanpara artist village, kannur, 2017
Kerala lalitha kala akademi State Camp, Kakkannanpara artist village, 2016
Kerala lalitha kala akademi State Camp village, Munnar, 2015
Kerala lalitha kala akademi State Camp, Thrissur 2014
Kerala lalitha kala akademi State Camp, Bhoothathankettu 1992
Kerala lalitha kala akademi State Camp, Peechi 1987
Kerala lalitha kala akademi State Camp, Ezhimala 1977

A WRITER

Hundreds of write-ups published in Malayalam publications on literature, art and tribal artforms, films and theatre production.
Published Ten books by various leading publishers in Malayalam.
Paretharude therukooth(novel)
Mithumchitrakalayum
Anasakthiyudehiranyatheerangal
Varnashmangaludebalichinthukal
Varayudejaranarakal
Oravasikaludebhoopadam
Anganeyokkeyanukorantekaryangal
Lohitadasintebhoothakannnadi
Kalayumnagarikathayum
KshobhathinteVarnasthavangal
Kuttikalvarakkumpol

An ARCHITECT

Designed and constructed one hundred and twenty residential bungalows and some commercial buildings in the many places of Kerala likeErnakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram and Kozhikode.

A CARTOONIST

Published numerous cartoons in various Malayalam periodicals likeMathrubhumi weekly, Thejusand other newspapers too.

A DESIGNER

Designed a lot of book covers for leading publishers in Malayalam like Kerala sahitya academy, NBS etc. Also visualized several layout for brochures and books.

A MOVIE PERSON

Worked as art director for many Malayalam movies. Written screen play and directed short movies. Wrote theatrical scripts and staged some theatre productions.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

KeralaLalit Kala Academy award -2017
Sander K Thomas award - 2015
Nss award, Guruvayur - 1997
Khasak award - 1996
Kerala Sahitya Academy award - 1996
Punjab Blood bank Society award - 1987
Landsmen award, Switzerland - 1986
National award from MahakoshalKala Parishad, Madhya Pradesh - 1986
Kerala Lalit Kala Academy award - 1976




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