Creative expressions of 30 artists provide a visual treat

Thiruvananthapuram: Artist Rahul’s work was one of the main attractions at the art expo curated by Asthra art community at Akkulam tourist village. Being hearing and speech impaired since birth never stopped Rahul, 23, who specializes in acrylic and watercolour painting, from giving expression to his art. The exhibition included the works of over 30 artists, including the students who participated in the Asthra summer camp which concluded in May, the tutors who have actively been part of the group since its inception, as well as five resident artists of the Sree Chitra Home for Destitute and Infirm. Rahul who was brought to the Sree Chitra Home at the age of 3 started off his journey as an artist by drawing portraits of fellow inmates at a young age.The young artist is reportedly currently preparing to pursue Fine Arts at the Government College of Fine Arts this year. “One day he was found at Thampanoor bus stand with a handful of newspapers and was brought here. Since his native place and other details were unknown, he was named Rahul by the then district collector. After completing his studies from Government VHSS for the Deaf in Jagathy, he has been into arts full time with the support of a private sponsor and others through our institute,” his friend Gokul said. The art expo offered a visual treat in terms of variety. The miniature chalk art by tutor Abhiram Suresh, life-like pencil portraits by Amal Muraleedharan, digital art by Sujith Abraham and clay models by various participants caught the attention of the visitors. The exhibition concluded on Sunday.