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They drew birds, tigers, and elephants, or gave shape to tribal and folk art forms. They also experimented with terracotta, geometric designs, animation art ( 2D and 3 D).

Art teacher V Rajagopal on his recent work inspired by Thirukkural couplets.

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Art teacher V Rajagopal on his work at Thriukkural Koodam, Chennai that was inspired by the ancient text.

The couplet says that as one rises in stature, he must make himself worthy of it with noble thoughts.

Ones ideas and thoughts should eventually lead to good deeds.

I have kept the blue skies as the background to show that the concepts are universal.

Rajagopal is just back from Chennai where he received an award from the International Institute of Tamil Studies.

His painting, a panel of four couplets, now graces the walls of Thriukkural Koodam, an exhibition hall in Chennai.

This, derived from the couplet Sidhaivitaththu Olkaar Uravor Pudhaiyampir Pattuppaa-toondrung Kaliru.

The elephants body is pierced by an arrow and there is blood oozing from it.

It is just to show that a strong-willed mind never falters in adverse situation.

I have used a grey background to express calm and discipline which are essential to get out of difficult times.

They dive several hundred feet under water to harvest pearls and conches.

The couplet Ulluva Thellam Uyarvullal Matradhu Thallinum Thallamai Neerthu, captures this.

Notable works Flute Player - which he painted at the Brahma Kumaris Shantivan at Mount Abu in Rajasthan as part of a National painting contest and workshop where 250 professional artists from all over India painted on the theme of unity, peace and prosperity.

Thirukkural Pearls Of Inspiration Series On Shiva

He used a human abstract form to represent the flute player Triveni Sangamam at an artist get together organised by Allahabad Museum and Nav Aakar International Artist Group Rajagopal displayed a series on Shiva, at an exhibition at the Kumbh Mela organised by the South Zone Cultural Centre.I completed most of the paintings during the three day train journey, he recalls.

Over 60 of his paintings including landscapes, portraits, and miniatures of wild animals were displayed recently at the Karnataka Chithre Santhe, Bengaluru A tiger roars at an elephant on the panel, and the artist points out how even though the elephant is bigger and has sharp tusks, it still fears the tigers attack.

Thiruvalluvars couple that starts with Pariyadhu Koorngottadhu Aayinum.

Rajagopal, who retired as the art teacher at Government High School in Devarayapuram, has taught art for over three decades and feels the need for proper training in art with more art camps.

He is inspired by the works of many artists like artist Manian Selvan (illustration), Trotsky Marudhu ( for the beauty of movement in his illustration, animation, and realism) Adhimoolam (line drawing, colours, ad contemporary work) Chandru (for his comparative works on Indian and European art sculptures), Dr.

Alphonso (cubic art forms), and Dr.

Sirpi Jeyaram (charcoal work and line drawings).

I taught art to my students with whatever material was available to them.

They drew birds, tigers, and elephants, or gave shape to tribal and folk art forms.

They also experimented with terracotta, geometric designs, animation art ( 2D and 3 D).

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