By Anjaly Rajendran
Shajee Chelad the Artist cum Teacher from Kumily is in the news once again for he has now received the Graffiti ’23 Award which is said to be India’s biggest recognition and award for Art and Artists. Over 5000 artists had sent in their submissions and Shajee’s painting was chosen for his unique and exemplary style.
The Award is being given by the Eventio Group which conducts these awards annually. The Eventio Group is an event planning and award presentation organization focusing on unique ways to recognize businesses, innovators and trend setters by gathering businesses, influencers and entertainers in the same place.
Since Shajee is unable to attend the Awards Ceremony in person the same will be awarded in absentia and sent to him. Incidentally, Shajee Chelad is currently employed at the Asian International School at Ruwais, Abu Dabhi.
The Award winning painting of Shajee’s was created in 2020 during the pandemic when he was working in Qatar. He has used oil on canvas to create the same Since Shajee has been working in the Gulf region for quite some time his isolation, anxiety and loneliness is revealed by the personalities trying to rise up from it and fly way. He therefore has titled the painting as “Isolated Feelings”
The metaphysical abstraction of a highly creative life is represented through this painting. His painting represents the mechanical life in the region dominated by the Petroleum and Construction sectors through creating an abstract embodiment of spirituality. Through this painting, the artist is trying to express a system in form of Stylization.
According to Shajee “Through this painting, I have tried to show that every artist has their own style and that other paintings should be different from mine”.
Shajee Chelad was earlier featured in our “Diaspora” Section and a few samples of his paintings along with details of his life and awards were shared. Best Art Award in the Painting Category.
We take this opportunity to Congratulate Shajee Chelad and wish him all the very best for the future.
