Through his career, Jeganathan Ramachandram s works explored the deep-rooted impressions of the subconscious that are related to myths. Photo: Filepic
Multidisciplinary artist Jeganathan Ramachandram, renowned for works steeped in mystical realism, cosmic philosophy and metaphors from Indian culture, has died of a heart attack in Kuala Lumpur. He was 58.
His death was announced on his Facebook page earlier today (Feb 23).
As an artist, symbolic abstraction and deep spirituality had been the Selangor-raised Jeganathan s way of translating his innermost expressions for many years. Using an ancient method of dabbing, his paintings told stories about his roots, ideology, and often celebrated Hindu scriptures.
Art around the world 20 Jan 2021 / 10:54 H. Her art works have been exhibited in the US, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Thailand. – Courtesy of Mona KV
MALAYSIAN visual artist Mohana Kumara Velu, better known as Mona KV, has an impressive resume. Her works have been exhibited in the United States, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Thailand.
And apparently, renowned Indian composer and two-time Oscar winner A.R. Rahman has one of her works hanging at his recording studio in Chennai, India.
“Art is my friend,” says Mona, 33. “Whenever I want to express myself, I always turn to art. I need art in my life.”