| Medium | : | Serigraph |
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| Surface | : | Paper |
| Height | : | 27.5 inch / 69.9 cm |
| Width | : | 27.5 inch / 69.9 cm |
| Style | : | Figurative Paintings |
| Dimension | : | W: 69.9 cm × H: 69.9 cm |
Kerala – II by M.F. Husain is a vibrant serigraph inspired by the cultural traditions and folklore of Kerala. Featuring expressive figures, a symbolic tiger, and bold colors, the artwork conveys movement, strength, and celebration while showcasing Husain’s iconic style of transforming everyday and mythic themes into powerful visual narratives.
M F Husain | Kerala – II | Edition – 95/150 | Serigraph on Paper | 27.5 x 27.5 inches
Kerala – II by M.F. Husain is a dynamic and visually arresting serigraph that captures the spirit, folklore, and cultural energy of Kerala through the artist’s signature blend of symbolism and bold expression. Filled with movement and vibrant color, the composition brings together human figures, traditional motifs, and a tiger, creating a scene that feels both theatrical and deeply rooted in Indian cultural narratives.
At the heart of the artwork, the interaction between the figures suggests a story unfolding in motion—one of courage, tradition, and the enduring connection between people and their heritage. The presence of the tiger, a recurring symbol of strength and vitality, adds an element of power and drama, while the vivid red background amplifies the emotional intensity of the scene. Husain’s simplified forms and strong black outlines transform the figures into iconic representations rather than individual portraits, allowing viewers to connect with the broader themes of community, celebration, and resilience.
The artwork reflects Husain’s fascination with India’s diverse cultural traditions, where mythology, daily life, and artistic imagination merge seamlessly. Through a striking palette of red, blue, yellow, green, and earthy tones, he creates a composition that feels energetic yet balanced, inviting repeated viewing and interpretation.
A remarkable example of Husain’s modernist vision, Kerala – II is a celebration of India’s cultural richness and storytelling traditions, making it a compelling addition to any serious art collection.
In the galaxy of modern masters, one name that is synonymous with twentieth century Indian Art, is M. F. Husain.
Born in Pandharpur, Maharashtra, on 17 September 1913, Husain came to Bombay in 1937 to become a painter, where he slept on footpaths and painted under streetlights. A self-taught artist, he began his career painting cinema posters and hoardings, and, in 1941, started making toys and furniture designs.
He imagined a secular language for modern Indian art that translated India’s ‘composite culture’ into a rich mosaic of colours. As a member of the Progressive Artists’ Group, launched in 1947, Husain heralded a new freedom for Indian art in the post-Independence decades. A peripatetic painter, Husain covered both geographical and conceptual territories, and transited at will between painting and poetry, assemblage and performance, installation and cinema. He experimented with text and images, and painted alongside musicians to translate music’s elusiveness into the accuracy of brushstroke. His first film, a short film titled Through the Eyes of a Painter, won the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1967.
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