Kandan G has become a distinguished name in the world of art. His illustrious career spans numerous awards and exhibitions, both nationally and internationally. He is a recipient of numerous prestigious awards including the Grand Award at the 18th International Art Biennale in Dhaka, Bangladesh and won a national award in the Soul and Spirit Society’s National COVID-19 Art Competition.  

He has also participated in the International Creative Drawing Exchange Program and won the Artoz Diversity of Lines Space Award. Mr. Kandan’s work is recognized globally, with exhibitions and collaborations in Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Bangladesh, and Turkey. His art has been showcased at prestigious events such as the 63rd National Exhibition of Art in New Delhi and the 7th International Geoje Art Festival in South Korea. He holds a senior fellowship from the Karnataka Lalit Kala Academy and has been featured in numerous group and solo exhibitions worldwide. His works are part of esteemed collections, including the Rani Abbakka Museum, and several private collections in India and abroad.  

Mr. Kandan works with acrylic on canvas and mixed media on wooden boards, using minimal colours. His canvases and drawings, like novel chapters, collectively mirror life’s myriad forms, proposing a reflection on human existence. His drawings explore human existence, focusing on overcoming inequality and themes of spirituality, knowledge, human-nature relationships, and Buddhist philosophy pervade his work. Mr. Kandan G’s paintings reflect the mystery in politics and public life, emphasizing the importance of independent thought over national freedom. His art in general critiques media, politics, and society.