K.M. Madhusudhanan

Madhusudhanan works across multiple mediums, including visual art and cinema, encompassing video works and narrative feature films. His work engages critically with India’s cinematic history, colonial legacy, and contemporary conflicts, reflecting a profound concern with war, colonization, and the creation of man-made borders. His visual language combines historical narratives, myth, and personal observation to explore themes such as violence, memory, and complicity. Through layered compositions and symbolic imagery, he engages with the ethical and emotional dimensions of human experience, creating works that challenge viewers to confront the complexities of history and society. Film and video are integral to his practice, enabling him to merge cinematic techniques with traditional visual arts. His approach often blends historical documentation with experimental methods, emphasizing both the temporal and spatial aspects of narrative. By navigating between mediums, Madhusudhanan constructs immersive experiences that provoke reflection on identity, cultural memory, and the enduring impact of historical events. ...