MURALS
Kerala has an exclusive tradition as its own for it painting. Sculptures and painting of temples here are clear evidences for that. "It mainly depends on the basic gunas laid down by Hindu scriptures — Satva, Rajas and Tamas.Green or blue is usually used for Satvik (pure or divine); Red and yellow for Rajasik (valour, passion, etc); and black for Tamasik (impure, sinful behaviour, etc),"
Deities depicted in the murals are given colours on the basis of their triple attributes - Sathwikam, Rajasam and Thamasam.
Mural Painting " Anantha sayanam " from the Artist Prince Thonnickal at my Home
Prince Thonnickal is one of the emerging talents in contemporary art scenes. He handles mural scheme of painting, which maintains an organic relation with the tradition and still remains modern. Born in 1972 at Thiruvananthapuram, Prince Thonnakkal completed his 5-year National Diploma in Traditional Mural Painting from the Institute of Mural Painting, Guruvayur Devaswom - under the legendary mural artist late Mammiyur Krishnankutty Nair. He then completed 2-year training in visual art practice from Chitrakala Academy, Attingal near Thiruvananthapuram.Prince Thonnakkal has been presenting his works on exhibition at many national and State-level events since 1992.
Kothanda Rama
One of his work
Mural Painted Shirt and saree
Meet the Artist :- Prince Thonnicakal's painting at Ambika pillai's residence, New Delhi
