Artist Profile
Suresh Kumar
Golden traditions of Tamil Nadu
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu•18 years of practice
TanjoreTraditional
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Tanjore painting specialist from Tamil Nadu, creating gold-embellished devotional art with traditional techniques.
At a Glance
Experience
18+ years
Specialty
Tanjore
Based In
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Creative Process
Traditional gesso work, 22-karat gold foil, and semi-precious stones on wooden boards.
Commission Types
- 1Deity portraits
- 2Temple art
- 3Wedding gifts
Artistic Philosophy
The divine deserves gold. Each painting is a sacred creation meant to inspire devotion.
Inspirations
Hindu DeitiesTemple ArchitectureSouth Indian CultureDevotional Music
The Journey
Third generation Tanjore artist from Thanjavur. Learned from my father and grandfather, preserving our family legacy.
Recognition
- Master Craftsman Award 2018
- Heritage Artist of Tamil Nadu
Selected Works
Explore a collection of Suresh Kumar's finest creations