Multidisciplinary artist Jeganathan Ramachandram, renowned for works steeped in mystical realism, cosmic philosophy and metaphors from Indian culture, has died in Kuala Lumpur. As an artist, symbolic abstraction and deep spirituality had been the Selangor-raised Jeganathan's way of translating his innermost expressions for many years. Using an ancient method of dabbing, his paintings told stories about his roots, ideology, and often celebrated Hindu scriptures. Jeganathan, born July 17,1962, started out as a graphic artist at the New Straits Times before becoming a full-time artist in 2004. Jeganathan trained under various Indian masters, where he specialised in areas of fine arts, traditional Indian painting, granite sculpturing, wood carving, Indian classical music and Tantric art.

Source: The Star February 23, 2021 11:38 UTC