An exhibition at the Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery in Coimbatore showcases around 70 works by five artists of the Kongu Oviya Kalai Kuzhu: V. Rajendhran, Kumanan, Murugesan, Ramamoorthy, and Govindarajulu. The show features a wide range of styles—from realistic animal portraits and textured floral canvases to charcoal sketches of crows and Rajasthani-themed paintings—employing techniques such as knife work, spray painting, and texture painting with clay. Rajendhran’s works focus on textile design, Kumanan presents acrylics and seed-covered sculptures, and Ramamoorthy offers a series of crow sketches. The exhibition is part of the AURORA Series 2026 and runs through May 17.
This exhibition matters because it highlights the diverse artistic practices within a regional collective, bringing attention to both traditional and experimental techniques in Indian contemporary art. It also underscores the global market for Indian art, as Rajendhran notes that buyers from Gulf countries, China, and Japan have distinct preferences, and his work has been acquired by a museum in London. The show serves as an educational resource for students of fashion and textile design, bridging local craftsmanship with international tastes.