Yellow Spikey Figure

This artwork titled 'Yellow Spikey Figure' is by Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran (b. 1988). Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran creates ceramic figures, using clay to explore the symbolic and ritualistic meaning of moulding earth while focusing on sculpture as a living, dynamic form that embraces change and impermanence. His figures are bold and colourful and frequently embody multiple identities, reflecting the fluidity of gender, culture, and sexuality. They also tap into the artist's background, having grown up in Sri Lanka and Australia, where Hinduism, Christianity, and Buddhism have coexisted for centuries. The works aim to blend various global histories, spiritual practices, and cultural narratives. He challenges fixed narratives through his art, offering a space for ambiguity and dialogue.