Karthikeyan Ramachandran and Late K. N. Ramachandran
An artist, art curator and a designer par excellence, Karthik wears many hats. Son of legendary artist Late K.N. Ramachandran, Karthik has been at the helm of some of the most known advertising campaigns in India including Netflix, Amazon and Goa Tourism.
He is also the founder of the art gallery ‘False Ceiling’ and the art festival ‘Appa Art Fest’. His paintings blend the future with the past, culture with context and real with the imaginary.
Achievements:
- Marketing Innovation for Mirzapur, Comicstaan, Lunchbox and other movies/shows
- One of the 15 artists chosen by British Council to be showcased globally
- Some of his work has been featured at Cannes, won multiple awards
- One of his recent art installations was inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India – Narendra Modi
About K.N. Ramachandran(1937 – 2015):
Is a celebrated Indian painter who has done 17 one man shows across India. His work was displayed at various group shows, all India exhibitions, artist’s camps and drawing camps.
Achievements:
- Lifetime Achievement Award – 2008
- Kalashree Award – 2009
- Oviyamamani Award – 2009
- Kalyana Sundaram Award – 2002
Collaboration between Karthikeyan Ramachandran and K. N. Ramachandran – Futuristic Antique
About Futuristic Antique:
Futuristic Antique means looking at today as a matter of the past by putting ourselves in the future. To tackle a problem today, you have to think from the perspective of the future. So today seems like the day before yesterday and you end up looking at the solution you have created tomorrow i.e., in the future.
Futuristic Antique collection consists of 3 paintings – Safeguarding the tradition and Zebra Force 1 & 2.
About Safeguarding the tradition:
Futuristic Antique means looking at today as a matter of the past by putting ourselves in the future. To tackle a problem today, you have to think from the perspective of the future. So today seems like the day before yesterday and you end up looking at the solution you have created tomorrow i.e., in the future yet.
About Zebra Force 1 & 2:
Futuristic Antique means looking at today as a matter of the past by putting ourselves in the future. To tackle a problem today, you have to think from the perspective of the future. So today seems like the day before yesterday and you end up looking at the solution you have created tomorrow i.e., in the future.