Riyas Komu

Born 1971, Kerala, India

Komu’s work is rooted in a social commentary on the stark realities facing the world today, and often have strong political overtones. Rooted in his concern for humankind in a fast-developing world, Komu holds up a mirror and a warning to the rampant spread of global capital.

 

He states: “I believe that my paintings should look back at the viewer rather than just tell a story or hang on the wall.” In light of the unprecedented situation facing the world today, we believe that Komu’s magisterial painting ‘Onlyness’ is a singularly apt focus for our booth. Based in Mumbai, Komu exhibited in the 2007 Venice Biennale, and he has also exhibited in India, USA, England, Germany and Italy.






Riyas Komu, ‘Onlyness’, Oil on canvas, 175 x 305 cm, 2007.