India, May 18 -- Kerala is evoked by the catchy line, God's own country. Its waters are stirred by the ripples of crescent-moon like boats. Its emerald-green trees host an astonishing variety of birds flitting like ethereal spirits in the foliage. These scenes are best captured by a sensitive artist whose life and soul is intertwined with nature.

A painting of happy birds on a robust jackfruit tree mesmerised the eye at the ongoing exhibition, Art through Print and Paint --- An exploration of how artists engage with materials and how textures, layers, and processes shape meaning. The exhibition is curated by the AIM Gallery and can be viewed at the Government Museum and Art Gallery till May 21, 2025. To commemorate 'International Museums...