The Mahakavi G Sankara Kurup Memorial on Abraham Madamakkal Road (at the end of Marine Drive, near Mangalavanam) appears mirage-like under the midday sun. Tucked in away from the main road, another unpaved ‘road’ leads to it. The multi-level triangular structure is as impressive from outside as inside. The first art show at its art gallery is the Kerala Contemporary Women Painters, an exhibition of paintings, sculptures and installations.
“Usually what happens, with group shows such as this, is that barely two or three women artists would figure. I wanted to use this opportunity to showcase the works of women artists spanning a couple of generations, from TK Padmini to Sajitha Sankar, Anuradha Nalapat, Radha Gomathi and Rathi Devi to Sooraja KS, Kajal Deth and Celin Jacob,” says Bindhi Rajagopal, artist and curator of the show. A couple of her works are also on show.
