Harikrishnan G.

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Harikrishnan G
Born
Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India
Occupation(s)Photographer, fine-art photography, painter
Years active2008–present
Parents
  • Late. K Gopinadhan Achari (father)
  • Late. MV Mani (mother)
AwardsKerala Lalithakala Akademi fellowship ( 2019 )

Harikrishnan G. is an Indian art photographer, who is working as a photo journalist in Malayala Manorama, a Malayalam publication.

Career[edit]

Harikrishnan G started his career as a professional photographer during his graduation studies. In 2008, after completing his graduation in applied arts, he joined as a photojournalist in Vanitha, India's leading women's magazine in Malayalam language. He is blending his art skills with photography and doing fine-art photography exhibitions on the platform of Kerala Lalithakala Akademi.

In his exhibitions, he carefully exhibits his art as a torch to the society.

Harikrishnan's first solo exhibition was in 2015 October "Emotional Hardcore" portrayed dark skinned subjects in a way challenging the notion of fairness and beauty.

His second exhibition was in May 2016, "The Trans" series was a manifestation of transgender identity through creative frames. It portrayed three people in a special mood to emphasize the anguish of third genders.[1]

In March 2018, Harikrishnan performed his third exhibition "Alien",[2] that portrayed Women in Solitude, which addressed woman and her safety in various realms of their life.

His fourth exhibition "Secret Garden"[3][4] a lone walk through the garden of soul' is one of his latest works containing a collection of magical, spellbound photography that resembles abstract paintings.

Awards[edit]

His contribution in the field of art with his camera has bagged Kerala Lalithakala Akademi fellowship in 2019.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "The BODY and beyond". The Hindu. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  2. ^ "Bleeding angels". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  3. ^ "I want to break free". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
  4. ^ "Ethereal nature shots at Secret Garden exhibition". Times of India. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  5. ^ "ഫോട്ടോഗ്രാഫി ഏകാംഗ പ്രദര്‍ശനത്തിന് കലാകാരന്മാരെ തെരഞ്ഞെടുത്തു. | Kerala Lalithakala Akademi". www.lalithkala.org. Retrieved 13 June 2020.