Artist Bio

M. Damodaran
Sreeshylam, PO Irikkur,
Kannur Dt, Kerala-670593
Mob: 9400305298
Email: damsart2007@gmail.com
Career Summary:
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Completed Art Studies from Kerala School of Arts, Thalasseri (1979-1981)
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Demonstrated over 40 years of experience as a versatile artist proficient in various mediums, including watercolor, acrylic, and oil paintings, as well as murals and mixed media.
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Participated in art exhibitions, galleries, and events to showcase artwork and connect with potential clients and art enthusiasts.
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Collaborated with clients to understand their artistic vision and delivered customized artworks that met their specifications and expectations.
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Taught drawing to students in Government High Schools for approximately 25 years, fostering creativity and skill development.
Post-Retirement Roles:
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Conducted Higher Secondary Kalakshetra Coaching classes.
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Worked as Guest Art lecturer for BSc Visual Communication.
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In Gramika Institute of Management Studies, Kuthuparamba.
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Worked as part time drawing teacher in Sangeetha Kalakshetra, Talap.
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Conducted comprehensive Online Art Classes, catering to students worldwide.
Project and Demonstration classes and other activities:
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Did a project named ‘Art Beyond Vision‘ in connection with the quality improvement program by Kerala Government Education Department.
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Made a short film named ‘Velicham‘ for Puzhathi Gvt HSS, a theme based on the quality improvement in backward school under the guidance of QEPR (Quality Education Peoples Right) by Kerala Government.
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Participated in International Children film festival, Hyderabad, 2009
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Conducted thousands of Demonstration Class for Sub district and District level Vidyarangam Sargotsavam.
Painting Exhibitions
Solo Exhibitions:
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Jawahar library, Kannur in 2002
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Kala Academy, Goa in 2003
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Durbar Hall Art Gallery, Ernakulam in 2016,
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Space Art Gallery, Kannur in 2023.
Group Exhibitions
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Kerala Lalithakala Academy Group Exhibitions 2003 and 2005.
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Rechatmenon Art Centre, Thailand in 2020.
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International Centre Bengaluru (Bangalore) in 2022.
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Picasso Art Gallery, Dubai in 2023.
Attended numerous Art Camps conducted by Kerala Lalithakala Academy, Kerala Chitrakala Parishath and Private Art firms.
Artistic Achievements
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Received Sarvodaya Sangam Kasturba Gandhi KALARATHNA Award in 2024.
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Received numerous awards and accolades for artistic achievements.
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Recognized by collectors from prestigious institutions worldwide for the acquisition of my paintings.
Personal Details
Marital status : Married
Name of Wife : Shylaja K
Name of Son : Aswin Kumar M
Name of Daughter : Sisira M
Languages Known: Malayalam, English, Hindi, Kannada
Hobbies : Painting, Reading, Yoga.