Sketching Meenakshi: Learn to draw temple sculptures and architecture
Artist Sri Kiruthika creates sketches of temple sculptures and Hindu deities, focusing on a human-like, raw aesthetic. She aims to make ancient art forms more relatable to contemporary audiences through her workshops and illustrations.
Why it matters
The preservation and reinterpretation of cultural heritage through art are vital for maintaining community identity.
Sri Kiruthika has always been fascinated by Tamil Nadu’s temple architecture. “I enjoy studying the nuances of our ancient stone sculptures,” says the 29-year-old, who is originally from Tirupur and is now based in Chennai. As a child, she grew up visiting temples in her neighbourhood. “Even today, a weekly temple visit followed by dinner is our weekend family ritual,” says the self-taught artist.
These visits sowed the seed for her artistic style. Kiruthika sketches temples, sculptures, mudras and Hindu deities, capturing the essence of the original in her own style. She is currently organising line drawing workshops for children and adults interested in similar themes. Her upcoming session is titled Meenatchi Digvijayam.
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