ART (INDIAN FORMS) > KERALA MURAL

A mural is an artwork painted or applied directly onto walls, ceilings or any other permanent surface. In murals, architectural elements of the given space are harmoniously incorporated into its creation. Among murals, the ones from Kerala stand out for their finesse, skill and creative excellence.

Kerala mural paintings are the frescos depicting Hindu mythology and legends, which are drawn on the walls of temples and churches in South India, principally in Kerala. Ancient temples and palaces in Kerala, display an abounding tradition of mural paintings mostly dating back between the 9th to 12th centuries CE when this form of art enjoyed royal patronage. An ideal souvenir to be treasured for a lifetime, they are a symbol of natural beauty and grace, elegance and simplicity and of pious devotion. It is this humility that helps this art form overcome the ravages of civilization and time.

They have also evolved with time and are now in fashion. Now a days not only on walls and canvas, in-fact they are also made on fabric, wedding invitation cards etc. Also now mostly acrylic colors are used instead of natural dyes but the tricks and techniques remain the same. So, join our professional artists and learn the techniques to mature your painting skill.