Born in Thandavankulam, Tamil Nadu, G. Subramanian graduated from the Govt. College of Arts & Crafts, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu in 1974. Widely known for his unique mixed-media works, Subramanian uses the medium of collage, and layers it along with acrylic paint and ink washes in brilliant hues, to create striking artworks that move the audience.
Solo Shows:
2004 Alliance Francaise, Pondicherry
2003 Vinyasa Art Gallery, Chennai
2002 Lakshana Gallery, Bangalore
2001 Vinyasa Art Gallery, Chennai
2001 Chitrakala Parishad, Bangalore
2000 Davincian Art Gallery, Bangalore
1981 & 1983 Alliance Francaise, Bangalore
Group Shows:
2003 Pudhidhu, Lalitkala Akademi Regional Center, Chennai
2002 Time and Space Gallery, Bangalore
1999 'Art of the Century' Genesis Art Foundation, Chennai
1984 Tamilnadu Artists, Max Muller Bhavan, Bangalore
1982 'Women' Bangalore and Mangalore
1982 'Human Relationship' throughout Karnataka
Collections:
Saudia Airlines Jeddah, KSA; Kinfotech Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore; Ministry of Defense, New Delhi; Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation; Karnataka Lalitkala; Government Archaeological Museum, Bangalore; Bharatha Kala Parishad, Hyderabad; Alliance Francaise, Bangalore; private collections in India, USA, France, UK, Canada, Lebanon, Austria, and Saudi Arabia.
Award & Recognition:
2003 Saudia 6th Malwan GCC Countries Biennale Award
2000 AIFACS Award, All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society, New Delhi
1998 Tamil Nadu State Lalit Kala Akademi Award
1998 Saudia 4th Malwan Award
1996 Saudia 3rd Malwan Award
1983 Lenin 113th Birth Anniversary Award, Soviet Cultural Center, Chennai
1982 Baratha Kalaparishad, Hyderabad
1982 41st All India Art Exhibition, Hyderabad Art Society
1982 Mysore Dasara Exhibition
1972 Gold Medal CDPAA, Coimbatore
1972 Chitrakala Parishad, Bangalore
1972 First Prize, Manavar Manram, Chennai
