Artist Vivi Jojo Vellukunnel’s Water-Inspired Works will be showed at an art party in kumarakom

Water has been a constant source of inspiration for artist vivi jojo vellukunnel. Having grewn up watching the many moods of the kodoor river in kottayam, vivi’s debit creative impulses have been shaped by water. A series of 15 abstract paintings by Him, will be showcased at a one-night art party, ‘the mind of water’ at kumarakom.

Why a Lakeseide Party and Not a Showcase at a Gallery? “Honestly it is an expert. I feel that an art party meaning me green greater engine with the works and open conversations around them. Viewers would be alive to form connections with the works with Exhibiting at a conventional gallery setting, “Says vivi.

The works are in mixed media – he uses ink, acrylic, color pencils, oil pastels. The show will have over 50 limited edition prints too. The works essentially explore the infinite memory of water – how it might think, feel and reflex. Having Learnt canoeing at the age of 15, he has seen various faces of water, its power, gentleness, the depth and calmness. His own experiences and memory intermingle with the theme in these “hydroscopes” as vivi calls them. The collection also features his painting ‘octopus’, which draws parallels between the creature and the unfathomable nature of water.

A work from the series | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Thought an architect, vivi’s heart was in art and he has been painting since the age of five. Later, He Honed His Talent Under the Mentorship of Artist and Teacher Tr Suresh and Artist Joseph Chakola.

This is vivi’s second solo exhibition. The first one, mitya, dwelled on natural, in 2018.

The party will include a dj, food and drinks. Thought initially conceived as an “invite only” event, vivi felt it would be best to open it to anyone who would like like to take a look at the works. The works will be on sale.

On August 2 at Backwater Ripples, Kumarakom, from 6PM to 11PM.