Sasikrishnan Explained

Sasikrishnan is an Indian artist, sculptor and art director of short movies.

Biography

Sasikrishnan is the founder of the Philaesthoism Movement Of Art that incorporates into art, the subtle elements of love and beauty found in human relations. Born on 4 August 1966 in Vatakara, Kerala, his parents Krishnan and Kalyani were social workers. He is married to mathematician Beena Sasikrishnan and the couple have two sons, Anandu Sasikrishnan and Aditya Sasikrishnan.

From 1987 Sasi has held many exhibitions in different parts of India. He is the recipient of numerous awards from Governmental as well as private bodies.

Philaesthoism

Philaesthoism is an artistic practice that lays stress on infusing art with the beauty and love found in human bonds. It was coined by internationally acclaimed Indian artist, Sasi Krishnan in the early 2000s. As a spokesperson of this practice, Sasi Krishnan has created a number of pieces of art that incorporate this ideology. The Philaesthoism Movement of Art is a movement born out of this ideology, and aims at nurturing love and peace in man's world through art forms that showcase this thought in their composition, palette, theme and other aspects. This movement may be regarded as a plausible solution for the most harrowing predicament that this universe faces today - Lack of Peace. Like Music, Art is a universal language of love that travels beyond socio-political, economic and cultural barriers. The Artist firmly believes that through art that highlights the beauty of love and human bonds, we can usher in a world of peace.

Art exhibitions

• 1987 Madappally Govt College, Kerala
• 1991 Ooty, The Nilgris, Tamil Nadu
• 1991 Kotagiri, The Nilgris, Tamil Nadu
• 1992 Coonoor, The Nilgris, Tamil Nadu
• 1997 Victoria, Gallery, Madras, Tamil Nadu
• 1998 Chitram Art Gallery, Cochin, Kerala
• 2000 St. Thomas College, Trissur, Kerala
• 2001 Blossom Intel Park, Munnar, Kerala
• 2002 Camlin Ltd, Bangalore, Karnataka
• 2005 Lalit Kala Academy, Chennai
• 2006 Sri Parvati Art Gallery, Chennai
• 2012 Lalit Kala Academy, Chennai
• 2012 ANOKHII National Exhibition, Trivandrum
• 2012 ANOKHII International Exhibition, Pune
• 2012 Kuwait, Pravasi Auditorium
• 2013 Exhibition at UIS, Kuwait
• 2014 International Exhibition Luminsense at Lalitha Kala Academy, Trichur, Kerala
• 2014 International Exhibition Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) Kuwait "Colours of East and West"
• 2015 IARTCO International Exhibition, Ahmedabad
• 2016 Mind, Space and Beauty - Lalitha Kala Academy, Durbar Hall, Cochin, Kerala
• 2016 Philaesthoism - Chithra Kala Parishath, Bangalore, Karnataka
• 2017 Marghazi Festival Exhibition, Chennai
• 2017 Incredible India Exhibition, Lulu Center, Kuwait
• 2017 Kuwait Art Association (organized by National Bank of Kuwait), Kuwait
• 2018 Solo exhibition at Art Soul Life Gallery, Noida
• 2018 World Environment Day Exhibition, Kuwait

Reviews

• Jul 2016 - The Hindu Metroplus Cochin http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/more-than-the-dimensions/article8908180.ece/
• Jul 2016 - Governance Today, National Magazine http://governancetoday.co.in/path-self-discovery/
• Jul 2016 - Love on Canvas http://www.nyoooz.com/kochi/565776/love-on-canvas/
• Dec 2015ec 2015 - Aesthetica UK Magazine Interview http://www.aestheticamagazine.com/in-conversation-with-artist-teacher-and-philosopher-sasikrishnan/
• Day 2015 - Pool Magazine, Bombay http://www.poolmagazine.in/tag/sasikrishnan/
• Feb 2015 - Arts Illustrated, Chennai
• May 2014 - Times Kuwait interview.^[1]
• April 2014 - Times of India.^[2]
• March 2013 - Bazaar Magazine, Kuwait.^[3]
• 18 Jun 2012 - Arab Times, Kuwait.^[4]
• 2012 - Kuwait Times, Kuwait.^[5]
• 16 Sep 2008 - The Hindu, Metroplus
• Feb 2007 - The New Indian Express, Cochin
• 17 Nov 2005 - Maalai Malar, Chennai
• Dec 2005 - Mathrubhumi
• 26 Dec 2005 - New Today Chennai
• 16 Nov 2005 - City Chennai
• 13 Nov 2005 - Mathrubhumi
• 13 Nov 2005 - Malayala Manorama
• 16 November 2005 - The Hindu, Chennai.^[6]
• Nov 2005 - Indian Express, Chennai
• Apr - Jun 2001 - Tata Tea Seithikal/Tatean House Magazine
• 5 Mar 2000 - The Week, Blending music and art
• Aug 1997, Composer of music on canvas

Notes and References

1. News: Sasikrishnan: Painting humanity in art. Pinto. Christina. May 2014. The Times Kuwait. 22 October 2017.
2. News: Sasikrishnan: An oeuvre to reminisce. Menon. Aparna. April 2014. Times of India. 22 October 2017.
3. News: Sasikrishnan's Soulful Colours. Milton. Dia. March 2013. Bazaar Magazine. 6 May 2013.
4. News: Sasi's work invokes peace and love. Miranda. Y. June 18, 2012. Arab Times. 6 May 2013.
5. News: Celebrating Peace through the Works of Sasikrishnan. James. B. September 20, 2012. Kuwait Times. 6 May 2013.
6. News: Delicate Wash of Colours. https://archive.today/20130616123151/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2005/11/16/stories/2005111600560800.htm. dead. June 16, 2013. Venkataraman. Lakshmi. November 16, 2005. The Hindu. 6 May 2013.