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'''K. Janardanan''', better known as '''Artist Janardanan''', is a [[Painting|painter]] in the state of [[Kerala]], | '''K. Janardanan''', better known as '''Artist Janardanan''', is a [[Painting|painter]] in the state of [[Kerala]], India. His paintings depict the culture and tradition of [[Kannur]], which has a resonant past with myths and legends. He has a passion for [[Theyyam]], which is the vibrant ritual dance of [[North Kerala]]. His most acclaimed works symbolize the rich cultural heritage and folklore of his land. | ||
Though [[Theyyam]] had been used a motif in his paintings in the 1980s, he has made a significant move as his recent works show a different context. He is emphasizing more on figurations. His paintings are also sensitive to the social environment and they empathize with human beings in distress. Though he was adept in perpetually changing trends of art, he maintains a very exceptional and captivating style of his own. His paintings have their own language and no wonder they won him rave reviews. | Though [[Theyyam]] had been used a motif in his paintings in the 1980s, he has made a significant move as his recent works show a different context. He is emphasizing more on figurations. His paintings are also sensitive to the social environment and they empathize with human beings in distress. Though he was adept in perpetually changing trends of art, he maintains a very exceptional and captivating style of his own. His paintings have their own language and no wonder they won him rave reviews. | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Janardanan was born in [[Kannur]], a district in [[North Kerala]], | Janardanan was born in [[Kannur]], a district in [[North Kerala]], India in 1935. He started off his art education at a very young age. He worked as Head, Department of Art and photography, [[Calicut University]] and he dedicates his retired life for art and paintings. | ||
==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
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