Murali Raman is a Mumbai-based artist, script writer and film maker. Figuratives, intense angst, cerebral logic, tantra and a bright wonder imbue his works – acrylics and oils on canvas and paper, charcoal, multimedia/animation, acrylics, art installations, large wall murals, short films, photography and poetry. The idiom he uses is intensely personal. By touching on universal issues of the psyche and of experience, he attempt to relate to others through a brave new artistic expression that employs human experience as commentary on man’s evolution.
He has exhibited his acrylics Triumph of Action at the art Plaza in Mumbai in 2010, photographs – Bordering on Parsiana at the KGAF 2011, along with Art Installation, Fenester – The Worlds of Possibility. This installation project takes a holistic and fantastic look at the possibilities of windows, in an unconventional manner. He has earlier showcased his short film Chocolate Xcess at the KGAF 2010, exhibited graphics for a show A Murder of Crows at the KGAF 2004. His two series of paintings Triumph of Action I & II were showcased at Mood Indigo Festival 2011 at IIT Bombay, as well as a mammoth 18’ x 25 ‘ wall mural. His installations were selected at the IFAA Arts Festival in Indore, Jan. 2011. He has exhibited his Art Installation, The Incredibly Big Bang! at the KGAF 2012 as well.
Artists Statement:
“Figuratives, intense angst, cerebral logic, tantra and a bright wonder imbue my works – oils on canvas, charcoal, multimedia/animation, acrylics, installations, wall murals, fiber glass…
Da Vinci, Van Gogh, Michelangelo have been my inspirations – especially Da Vinci, for his versatility and ability to fuse various disciplines into art. Other influences are of the Bombay School of Artists, M F Husain, Raza and Tyeb Mehta. The idiom I use is intensely personal. By touching on universal issues of the psyche and of experience, I attempt to relate to others through my painting.
I have enjoyed working on a video installation for German artist Friedmann in 2007. I want to interact with artists, cultures, enhance my world-view, and hopefully engender a brave new artistic expression that employs human experience as commentary on man’s evolution, and guide to understand, and to move forward.
I’m keenly motivated to make a difference. Born on May 21, 1958, I am an MA in English & American literature, Public Relations, a creative adman, now a consultant, writing & painting on commission.
I have exhibited my acrylics Triumph of Action at the art Plaza in Mumbai in 2010, my exhibition of photographs, Bordering on Parsiana at the KGAF 2011, along with my Art Installation, Fenester – The Worlds of Possibility. This installation project takes a holistic and fantastic look at the possibilities of windows, in an unconventional manner. I have earlier showcased my short film Chocolate Xcess at the KGAF 2010, exhibited graphics for a show A Murder of Crows at the KGAF 2004 my two series of paintings Triumph of Action I & II were showcased at Mood Indigo Festival 2011 at IIT Bombay, as well as a mammoth 18’ x 25 ‘ wall mural. My installations were selected at the IFAA Arts Festival in Indore, Jan. 2011. I exhibited my Art Installation, The Incredibly Big Bang! at the KGAF 2012 as well.”