About G. Jeganathan

I come from the valiance soil of Karisal Kaadu, where cracked earth and scarce water shape a landscape of resilience. My practice is deeply rooted in the lives of farmers who transform barrenness into bounty. I explore agriculture not merely as a livelihood but as a quiet rebellion of life against extinction. Through my work, I witness, interpret, and express this fragile balance between land, labor, survival, and hope.

  • Art Style: Landscape
  • Art Form: Wood Carving
  • Artist Category: Rising Artist (Student)
  • Institution: Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts, Kalakshetra Foundation (Thiruvanmiyur)
  • Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN

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Kalam

10,000

This artwork celebrates the agricultural field as the foundation of food, livelihood, and human survival. Fertile soil, water, sunlight, and the dedicated labour of farmers come together to nurture crops and sustain communities. The field represents more than cultivated land; it embodies a cycle of growth, patience, and nourishment. Through this work, I highlight the deep connection between nature, agriculture, and the hands that transform soil into sustenance.

Maari

10,000

This artwork reflects the vital relationship between rain, agriculture, and human survival. Rain breathes life into dry soil, awakens seeds, and transforms barren fields into flourishing landscapes, while its absence brings uncertainty and hardship. More than water, each raindrop represents nourishment, hope, and the promise of a farmer’s future. Through this work, I celebrate rainfall as nature’s precious gift and the foundation of food, livelihood, and life. 

Vithaippavan

10,000

This artwork pays tribute to the unwavering dedication of farmers behind every harvest. From preparing the soil and planting seeds to nurturing, protecting, and harvesting the crop, every stage reflects patience, resilience, and care. Set against the uncertainties of weather and changing seasons, the farmer’s perseverance becomes the heart of the work. Each grain of rice carries a story of labor, hope, sacrifice, and the hands that sustain humanity.