Renowned Artist Namboothiri Passes Away, Leaving a Rich Legacy in Painting and Sculpture

Namboothiri, a revered artist known for his exceptional talent in painting and sculpture, has left behind a profound artistic legacy. At the age of 97, he passed away in Kottakkal, Malappuram district, leaving admirers and art enthusiasts mourning his loss. Namboothiri gained widespread recognition for his exquisite line art and copper relief works, which embellished the literary works of esteemed Malayalam writers like Thakazhi Shivashankara Pillai, MT Vasudevan Nair, Uroob, and SK Pottakkad. His artistic prowess garnered him prestigious accolades, including the Raja Ravi Varma Award from the Kerala Lalitha Kala Akademi and the Kerala State Film Award for Best Art Director. To pay their final respects, people can visit the Kerala Lalitha Kala Akademi in Thrissur and his residence in Edappal. Namboothiri’s contributions to the world of art will be remembered for generations to come.