Lot#57 || K.G.Subramanyan (1924 - 2016)
COMPOSITIONAL SKETCH
(1993)
Ink and brush on paper
Signed lower right
13.50 x 17.00 in
Estimate ₹ 4,00,000 - ₹ 5,00,000
PROVENANCE
Originally from the artists collection
Originally from the artists collection
DESCRIPTION
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.
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.
PUBLISHED
K.G.Subramanyan - A Retrospective - NGMA pg 200
EXHIBITED
K G Subramanyan: A Retrospective. New Delhi: National Gallery of Modern Art. 2003.
