RadhikaRani
Painter, Poet,photographer
Radhika Rani - Art Showcase
Meet Radhika Rani, an engineer by training and an artist by passion. Originally from Kollam in Kerala, India, she first embraced painting in 2009, drawn by an irresistible urge to express her thoughts in color. By 2014, she had her first solo exhibition, formally marking her place in the art world.
Style and Technique
Radhika works primarily with acrylic, dry pastel, and ink—often using the impasto technique to build rich, sculptural layers on canvas. She carefully blends a limited palette of two to five colors to create a marbled, textural effect, lending each piece a vibrant, tactile presence. Her signature style fuses geometric abstraction, bold color fields, and folk-inspired motifs, resulting in striking compositions that invite viewers to explore the emotional interplay of color, shape, and texture.
Her Work
In each painting, Radhika explores the balance between structure and spontaneity, allowing her bold geometric partitions and vivid hues to interact with looser, organic forms. This interplay creates a dynamic tension that captivates the eye and sparks the imagination, reflecting her belief in art's power to communicate beyond words. Her portfolio showcases a thoughtful evolution of this style, each series pushing the boundaries of color and form while staying grounded in her unique artistic voice.
Education
1989 - 1993
B.Tech in Civil Engineering
2003 - 2006
Economics
Books
2015
2020
2020
2022
2022
Insects , A garden view
Arete Naturalis,
its about the poems and paintings
Caesura, the silent pause,
it’s a collection of motivational thoughts
Khamoshiyaam ( Hindi)
A collection of poems in Hindi language
Notions in Repose ( English)
A collection of poems in English.
Exhibitions
Solo art exhibition, named Abhivandanam at sopanam art gallery, Kollam on 1st of September 2014.
Solo art exhibition, named Samarpan at Rengoli Art center, BMRC, Bangalore on 3rd September 2015.
Solo art exhibition, named 1024, Math’s the abstract the Essence at Durbar Hall Art gallery, Ernakulam from August 17th to 23rd 2016.
Solo exhibition at Kollam sopanam Art Gallery, named Suganitham from November 16th to 20th 2016.
Solo exhibition at Thiruvananthapuram Museum Art Gallery, named Reflections from august 29th to 31st 2017.
Attended Kerala lalitha kala academy varnolsavam one day camp at public library Kollam on 22nd of Jan 2016.
Authored a book named “Insects a garden view” in 2015.
Also participated in The Kollam Public Library “Chitra mathil” , wall painting on public library walls depicting the history of Kollam. Done on various type of folk and tribal art of India.
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The fishing history of Kollam in Madhubani paintingstyle
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The coir industry of Kollam painted in Santal paninting style
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Chinese influence in Kollam painted in Rajesthani Phad Painting style
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British residency in Kollam painted in Pahari stle of painting
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Portuguese influence in Kollam painted in Orissa Patachitra style of painting
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Gandhi in Kollam Painted in Rajesthani Pichwai sstyle of painting
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Kadakkal Rebellion of 1938 or Kadakkal Revolt painted in cheriyal painting style