Gayatri Artist
Gayatri M, a resident of Thrissur is a self-taught artist who stands out for his niche inspiration. He has been a part of several group and solo shows. For his mesmerizing work, he has been awarded the Kerala Lalit Academy Award, Landsmen Award (Switzerland) and many more. In his works, which are greatly inspired by rural life, he has used tribal symbols and colours to reproduce folklore. His paintings often have an ‘organic’ effect to them due to the ample use of primary colours. He feels that as an artist, he is undergoing a metamorphosis, where his inspiration has Awards and recognition 1976 Kerala Lalit Kala Academy award 1986 National award from Mahakoshalkala Parishad, MP 1986 Landsmen award, Switzerland 1996 Kerala Sahitya Academy 1996 Khasak award taught him much over the years and that has led to an evolution in his style and representation.
