Part of Alserkal Art Week: A Wild Stitch
KM Madhusudhanan’s art delves into the interplay of memory, history, and identity, rooted in the cultural and historical narratives of Kerala. Working across painting, drawing, and installation, he seamlessly integrates traditional Indian aesthetics with contemporary abstraction to explore the fluidity of time and cultural consciousness.
Central to his practice is the theme of time, depicted through layered textures, fragmented forms, and dense compositions that evoke the erasure and preservation of memory. Drawing on the concept of the palimpsest, his work reflects the overlapping traces of past and present, creating a dialogue between historical and contemporary narratives.
Madhusudhanan’s use of mixed media and unconventional techniques amplifies his exploration of change and impermanence. His installations blur the boundaries between physical and temporal space, evoking fragility and transformation. Through his textured, layered works, he invites introspection on the forces shaping identity and history, bridging the personal with the political.