K. Janardanan

His paintings depict the culture and tradition of Kannur, which has a resonant past with myths and legends.

His most acclaimed works symbolize the rich cultural heritage and folklore of his land.

Though Theyyam had been used a motif in his paintings in the 1980s, he has made a significant move as his recent works show a different context.

His paintings are also sensitive to the social environment and they empathize with human beings in distress.

Though he was adept in perpetually changing trends of art, he maintains a very exceptional and captivating style of his own.