Shalini Passi Instagram – Tom Vattakuzhy (@tomvattakuzhy) is an Indian painter, printmaker, and illustrator. He earned a bachelor’s degree in printmaking from Santiniketan’s Kala Bhavan in 1996 and masters’ from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in 1998. He has received several accolades, including the Kerala Lalithakala Akademi Award in 1997 and AIFACS Award in 1997 and 1998. One of his paintings “Death of Gandhi” gained national recognition and was featured on the cover of the Kerala budget in 2020 and fully spread on the front page of one of the leading Malayalam daily in 2023.
Vattakuzhy’s paintings explore the twilight zone between the real and the surreal, drawing on subtle tones and light to bridge the two and create a poetic, transcendental, or dreamlike quality. Each piece emerges as a blend of intuitive response and deliberate composition, transforming observed reality with a personal vision that layers mystery and contemplation.
Through evocative associations and fragments of memory, Vattakuzhy strives to depict scenes and figures rooted in familiar worlds, where the interplay of light and shadow becomes a symbolic element that invites a sense of the mystical. The paintings often feature figures in quiet, introspective poses, surrounded by minimalist yet symbolic backgrounds that exude a sense of inner calm and spiritual depth. A humanistic perspective runs through the work, reflecting Vattakuzhy’s deep interest in the human condition and the quest for meaning in life.
These work were exhibited at MASH presents, AJIO Luxe Weekend’s (@llwindia) 5th edition!
📅 January 11th & 12th, 2025
📍 Jio World Garden, BKC, Mumbai
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