Kumaresan Selvaraj is a contemporary artist known for his work with the KINETICS collective and his participation in various solo and group exhibitions in India and internationally. Kumaresan’s career has been supported by notable fellowships, such as the Lalit Kala Akademi Research Scholar (Chennai, 2009-2010), His work continues to explore and push boundaries in the contemporary art world, with frequent participation in high-profile exhibitions like “Delhi Contemporary Art Weekend” (2022-2024) and “Art Mumbai” at Mahalaxmi Racecourse (2023).

Artist Statement

My work explores the idea of comparing elevations without diminishing their counterparts. This comes from observing how order and disorder coexist in nature, creating a dynamic balance. In these artworks, I represent altitudes through depth—both as physical forms and as metaphors.

Elevation here is not about superiority but its connection to the depth that supports it. By moving away from hierarchy, I highlight the unity between highs and lows, showing their mutual dependence in shaping life’s rhythms. Through these visual forms, I aim to reflect the contrasts I’ve encountered—contrasts that inspire balance and show the interconnectedness between everything that exists within the microcosm and macrocosm.