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Lot No. 16
T V Santhosh’s artistic practice is deeply rooted in
T V Santhosh real-life experiences and events. He crafts images
b. 1968 with sheer translucent borders that highlight figures,
adding visual depth and translating his final thoughts.
FOR A LIFE LOST BETWEEN BULLETS AND BOMBS (DIPTYCH) Incorporating elements of photorealism, Santhosh
48 x 144 in (121.9 x 365.8 cm) injects a hint of lightning into his work, evoking the
Oil on canvas moment of capturing the image rather than presenting
2010 the finished photograph. He earned his Bachelor’s
Signed & Dated: Verso degree in Sculpture from Kala Bhavan, Santiniketan,
and his Master’s degree in Sculpture from the Faculty
` 25,00,000 - 30,00,000 | $ 30,488 - 36,585 of Fine Arts at M.S. University, Baroda. Santhosh held
his inaugural solo exhibition titled ‘One Hand Clapping/
Provenance: Property from a collection based in Mumbai. Siren’ at the Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai in 2003.
He has been honored with the Kerala Lalit Kala Akademi
This lot will be offered without a reserve. State Award and the Kanoria Scholarship.
