About
“Each new day, each new experience inspires me.”
Art is a conversation for Jay Karun. The canvas is where his mind makes its most eloquent remarks. His observations on the canvas are a window to his forthright and thoughtful mind, reflecting his profound observation, passion, and compassion for nature and the human predicament.
Nature has been the biggest inspiration and medium for his work at all times. Elements from nature often form his language. Drawing a spark from commonplace sights, Jay Karun weaves a profound story on his canvas. When a thought strikes him, he lets it settle for a day and then gives it form on canvas.
His style leans toward impressionism. The depth of colours in his work can be attributed to this, and to his enthusiastic perspective toward life and art. Jay Karun loves interacting with fellow artists and is greatly influenced by masters like Oskar Kokoschka.
Art Exhibitions Awards And Achievements
Solo Exhibitions
- 2023 - Gallery AAD, Kozhikode, Kerala, India
- 2015 - Gallery AAD, Kochi Kerala, India
- 2014 - Kerala Lalithakala Akademi, Kerala, India
- 2012 - Kerala Art Gallery, India
- 2010 - Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Bangalore, India
- 2008 - Manama Art Centre, Bahrain
- 2005 - Insight Art Foundation Art Gallery, Kerala, India
Group Exhibitions
- 2022 - Kerala Lalithakala Akademi State Exhibition
- 2020 - Kerala Lalithakala Akademi State Exhibition
- 2019 - Kerala Lalithakala Akademi State Exhibition
- 2017 - Indo Mexico Art exhibition at San Nicolas Culture House "La Pergola", Mexico
- 2016 - Kerala Lalithakala Akademi Art Gallery Trissu, India
- 2016 - Kerala Lalithakala Akademi Art Gallery, Kodungalloor, India
- 2016 - Gallery AAD Kochi, Kerala India
- 2015 - Worldwide Art Movement International Show, Kerala, India
- 2014 - Sidhartha Art Foundation State Exhibition
- 2014 - Kerala Lalithakala Akademi Art Gallery Alappey, Kerala, India
- 2014 - Kerala Lalithakala Akademi State Exhibition
- 2013 - Kerala Lalithakala Akademi Art Gallery, Trissur, Kerala, India
- 2013 - Kerala Lalithakala Akademi State Exhibition
- 2008 - Kerala Lalithakala Akademi Art Gallery, Kochi, Kerala, India
- 2007 - Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Bangalore, India
- 2003 - Manama Art Centre - Bahrain
- 1998 - Mahatma Art Gallery, Kerala, India
- 1995 - Art Maestro Awards & Exhibition, Lalithakala Academy, Kerala, India
- 1993 - Kerala Art Gallery, Kochi Kerala, India
Participations & Art Camp
- 2016 - 3 Days National Art Camp at Kerala Lalithakala Akademi Agola Kalagramam, Kannur, India
- 2016 - 1 Day Water Color Camp at Kochi, Marine Drive, Kochi, India
- 2016 - National Art Camp - Kerala Lalithakala Akademi Art Gallery, Kochi, India
- 2015 - Calligraphy Art Camp – Kerala Lalithakala Akademi Art Gallery, Kochi, India
- 2014 - Worldwide Art Movement Art Camp, Munnar, Kerala, India
- 2013 – Vaikom Muhammed Basheer Smaraka Art Camp, Kerala, India
- 2013 - Worldwide Art Movement Art Camp, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, India
Awards & Selections
- Pepper Advertising Club Award
- Bangalore Advertising Club Award
- Reptile Art Contest Award Bahrain
- 2022 - Kerala Lalithakala Akademi Selection For the Award-State Exhibition
- 2020 - Kerala Lalithakala Akademi Selection For the Award- State Exhibition
- 2014 - Kerala Lalithakala Akademi Selection For the Award- State Exhibition
- 2014 - Sidhartha Art Foundation Selection For the Award- State Exhibition
- 2013 - Kerala Lalithakala Akademi Selection For the Award
- 2000 - Award for Reptile Art Contest, Bahrain
Publication & Press
- 2023 - Keeping Art Simple - Indian Express - Online Kochi, Kerala, India
- 2013 - B For Building Kochi, Kerala, India
- 2013 - Chithra Kaazhakal Kochi, Kerala, India
- 2012 - Malayala Manorama Daily, Kerala India
- 2012 - Sensual Interpretations - The Hindu News Kochi, Kerala, India
Collection
America, Canada, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom