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k. kunhiraman
Early Life and Artistic Formation Kanayi Kunhiraman, born July 25, 1937, in Kuttamath, Hosdurg Taluk, Kasaragod District, Kerala, India, emerged from a modest family rooted in farming traditions. His formative years were marked by exposure to the rich cultural heritage of his region—particularly the vibrant Theyyam rituals and the veneration for the Mother Goddess—influences that would profoundly shape his artistic vision. Encouraged…
The Lifeline
Scroll through k. kunhiraman's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups k. kunhiraman's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
