The paintings of Suresh Koothuparamba are not realistic representation of life as it is. They are mostly abstract works done in different mediums.
The exhibition of his paintings at the Lalithakala Akademi art gallery here reveals the artist’s inclination to bright colours to draw the viewer’s attention to the images. Nature and human figures are painted in shades that are far from real.
Suresh Koothuparamba, who is currently vice chairman of the Kerala State Folklore Akademi, had earlier served as vice chairman of the Kerala State Lalithakala Akademi. He had participated in various national and international painting camps. He was awarded the national scholarship for studying sculpture in terracota.
Prominent among the figures in his paintings are the images of women. Contrary to the stereotypical feminine figures, his women exude the strength of character. The artist uses mostly red, yellow, black and violet for a visual narration that is not superfluous. The use of bright shades and the portrayal of images often defy norms in selection of colours.
A major theme that runs through his paintings is his concern about environmental degradation caused by exploitation of nature. Nature in his paintings too is not represented realistically.
The exhibition was inaugurated by novelist M. Mukundan on January 4.
