Vattaparambil Sankaran Valiathan (October 1919 – 21 June 2006), commonly referred to as Artist V. S. Valiathan, was an Indian artist from Pandalam, who was known for his classical style of painting in the Raja Ravi Varma tradition.[1] His paintings show muted colours and natural overtones.[2]
Valiathan was born at Pandalam, to Revathinal Ravi Varma Raja of the Pandalam Royal Family and Thottathil Madhavi Amma. His maternal grandfather Pandalathu Puthen Poomukhathu Kottarathil Aswathynal Godavarma Valiya Thmpuran was an artist in mural painting.[3] Valiathan had his formal education from Thonnallur Malayalam Middle School and NSS English High School. He was trained in painting by Puthenveettil P. K. Gopala Pillai,[1] who was his drawing master in school.[3]
Career
Valiathan followed a realistic style in his paintings. His paintings were inspired from surroundings, Indian epics, and world classics.[4] He drew more than 2,000 portraits and subject paintings. His famous paintings include Kulakkadavu (Bathing Ghat), Themmadikkattu (The Ruffian Wind), Vreela Vivasa (The Bashful Damsel), Macbeth, Panchali, Venalkkalam (The Summer Season), Urangunnal Sundari (The Sleeping Beauty), Prakrithi Drishyam (The Landscape), Vasthrakshepam, Kurukshetra Yuddham (The Battle of Kurukshetra), Vishvamitranum Menakayum (Vishvamitra and Menaka), and Urvasy. Valiathan drew from imagination and did not use models for his paintings.[3] Valiathan has his own rendition of The Last Supper.[2]
Some of his paintings are on display at the Sree Chitra Art Gallery, Thiruvananthapuram. He had conducted many solo exhibitions of his paintings. Valiathan had his own art gallery and training centre by the name Chithrasala at Pandalam.
Besides painting, Valiathan was also interested in Kathakali. He authored a Kathakali story by the name Natyodbhavam, which was about the origin of Bharathanatyam.[3] This was first staged on the occasion of Valiathan's 70th birthday celebrations. Valiathan had also directed a documentary about Swathi Thirunal.[3]
Personal life
Valiathan died on 21 June 2006 at Naduvilemalika Palace, Pandalam.[5] In his obituary, the then Cultural Affairs Minister of Kerala, M. A. Baby observed that Valiathan's professional life was an example of an artist's integrity towards his own creations.[5]
^"Artist V S Valliathan passes away". OneIndia News.
^ ab. The Hindu. 22 June 2006. Archived from the original on 1 October 2007.
January 07, 2023
valiathan, vattaparambil, sankaran, valiathan, october, 1919, june, 2006, commonly, referred, artist, indian, artist, from, pandalam, known, classical, style, painting, raja, ravi, varma, tradition, paintings, show, muted, colours, natural, overtones, contents. Vattaparambil Sankaran Valiathan October 1919 21 June 2006 commonly referred to as Artist V S Valiathan was an Indian artist from Pandalam who was known for his classical style of painting in the Raja Ravi Varma tradition 1 His paintings show muted colours and natural overtones 2 Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Personal life 4 Awards and recognitions 5 ReferencesEarly life EditValiathan was born at Pandalam to Revathinal Ravi Varma Raja of the Pandalam Royal Family and Thottathil Madhavi Amma His maternal grandfather Pandalathu Puthen Poomukhathu Kottarathil Aswathynal Godavarma Valiya Thmpuran was an artist in mural painting 3 Valiathan had his formal education from Thonnallur Malayalam Middle School and NSS English High School He was trained in painting by Puthenveettil P K Gopala Pillai 1 who was his drawing master in school 3 Career EditValiathan followed a realistic style in his paintings His paintings were inspired from surroundings Indian epics and world classics 4 He drew more than 2 000 portraits and subject paintings His famous paintings include Kulakkadavu Bathing Ghat Themmadikkattu The Ruffian Wind Vreela Vivasa The Bashful Damsel Macbeth Panchali Venalkkalam The Summer Season Urangunnal Sundari The Sleeping Beauty Prakrithi Drishyam The Landscape Vasthrakshepam Kurukshetra Yuddham The Battle of Kurukshetra Vishvamitranum Menakayum Vishvamitra and Menaka and Urvasy Valiathan drew from imagination and did not use models for his paintings 3 Valiathan has his own rendition of The Last Supper 2 Some of his paintings are on display at the Sree Chitra Art Gallery Thiruvananthapuram He had conducted many solo exhibitions of his paintings Valiathan had his own art gallery and training centre by the name Chithrasala at Pandalam Besides painting Valiathan was also interested in Kathakali He authored a Kathakali story by the name Natyodbhavam which was about the origin of Bharathanatyam 3 This was first staged on the occasion of Valiathan s 70th birthday celebrations Valiathan had also directed a documentary about Swathi Thirunal 3 Personal life EditValiathan died on 21 June 2006 at Naduvilemalika Palace Pandalam 5 In his obituary the then Cultural Affairs Minister of Kerala M A Baby observed that Valiathan s professional life was an example of an artist s integrity towards his own creations 5 Awards and recognitions EditRaja Ravi Varma Award 2006 1 Chitrakala Parishath Fellowship 1996 1 Kerala Lalitakala Academy Award 2002 1 References Edit a b c d e Raja Ravi Varma Prize for Valiathan The Hindu 11 May 2006 Archived from the original on 5 December 2007 a b A mixed palette The Hindu 1 August 2002 Archived from the original on 1 July 2003 Retrieved 20 December 2013 a b c d e Artist V S Valiathan Thonnallur Pandalam 689501 Kerala India Expage com Artist V S Valliathan passes away OneIndia News a b Artist Vallyathan dead The Hindu 22 June 2006 Archived from the original on 1 October 2007 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title V S Valiathan amp oldid 1088786323, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
