Cancuperik

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State of Earth | 70×117 cm | mix-media on canvas

A Unique Fusion of Copper and Canvas by Raveendran Valapad

Raveendran Valapad, a goldsmith by birth and painter by training, unveils “Cancuperik”—a revolutionary painting technique blending copper and acrylic paint. This unique fusion captures the artist’s vivid imagination, producing one-of-a-kind, non-reproducible, and non-reprintable works, each a distinct two-dimensional masterpiece. Raveendran Valapad’s canvases, adorned with embossed copper forms, evoke a striking kinetic effect. The intricate cubic segments, meticulously arranged across the pictorial surface in a spectrum of hues, create a dynamic interplay that captivates the viewer’s eye and enlivens the artwork.

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An acrylic painting titled "Eyes of the Desert" by Ravindran Valappad features the face of a woman wearing a hijab, an Arab riding a camel, and a hawk flying in the sky. The artwork uses a mix of acrylic paint and copper plate, with predominant yellow and brown tones. The woman's eyes are striking and central to the piece, while the camel rider and hawk add dynamic elements to the desert landscape.

Last supper | 121.92 x 152.4 cm | Mix-media on canvas

An Acrylic and copper sheet composite painting by Raveendran Valapad of a female figure seated in a pranayama yoga posture. The central motif is surrounded by other yoga postures, all in harmony with green and blue colors. This work of art celebrates and promotes India's rich yoga culture.

Nirvana of Nature

Nirvana of Nature | 98×128 cm | Mix-media on canvas

Raveendran Valapad’s latest CancuperiK-style work is a visual challenge to conventional artistic norms. A calm woman meditates in the center of the painting, symbolizing inner peace and spiritual balance. The male figures in various yoga postures provide a dynamic contrast, signifying the unity of the physical and spiritual realms.

The artist’s clever use of blues and greens creates a calm yet vibrant atmosphere, while the copper embossing gives the composition a dynamic quality. Particularly striking are the innovative forms of latticework, nature, and animal motifs within the triangular divisions that explore the symbolism embedded in the composition.

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Water water everywhere | 144×83 cm | Mix-media on canvas

When faces dance

When faces dance | 121.92 x 121.92 cm | Mix-media on canvas

When Faces Dance is a striking mixed-media painting inspired by Kerala’s Kathakali and Koodiyattam art forms. Utilizing his unique cancuperik style, Raveendran merges acrylic and copper plates to create a visually and thematically compelling piece. The square-shaped artwork centerpiece meticulously depicts a Kathakali makeup artist transforming a performer, highlighting the intricate and transformative nature of the process. This central focus symbolizes the metamorphosis into mythological characters, drawing viewers into the profound ritual behind Kathakali performances.

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