THE JOURNEY
Manikandan Kizhakoot.
Ushering in a beam of light in the year 1970, born into the illustrious artisan family of Kizhakoot in Cheru (Trichur) was Manikandan, the sole son of a stalwart Vishwakarma - Manikkan Asary and Lakshmi.
Upon accomplishing formal schooling at Chittoor Narayanan Namboodirippad Boys’ High School, Cherpu, Manikantan followed it up by a stint at the renowned Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College, Ernakulam. Due to father’s deteriorating health and not so encouraging economic scenario at home, had to take up a job in 1987 through 1990 in Ernakulam.
Being a member of the highly gifted Kizhakoot family, it was only natural for Manikantan to be interested in all forms of arts, with special emphasis on Story Writing, Drawing, Music and such other forms of fine arts right from a tender age.
In the year 1991, took up an assignment abroad in Muscat, engaged in wood carving activity which concluded in 1995. Though the hours in the middle east were immersed in creation of artistry on wood for the Arabs, during the rare spare hours in the desert sands of Muscat Manikantan dabbled in story writing. After returning from Muscat in the year 1995, Manikantan came up a winner with his short story, “Arayaal” in the competition organized by Matrubhoomi Study Circle. Subsequent to Arayaal, went on to win some more accolades in story writings organized by various organisations.
After taking up employment in 1987, just to keep the creative juices flowing and to be in touch with the genetic surge of fine arts, felt the need to join the local devotional troupe under the auspicious of Shri Dharmashashtha temple, and have since been singing at various levels and platforms.
During this period was also actively involved in bringing out the much accepted & widely read local newsletter, ‘Kaavya Rashmi’, published by the Cherpu Panchayat.
In the year 2001, vigorously pursued Graphic Designing in Computer and successfully completed the course as well. Also, had distinct opportunity of starting a Graphic Design school for youngsters under the name of ‘U for U’.
With all this backdrop, in 2005, designed a web site by name ‘ www.artmajeur.com/woodesigns ’ and, through this medium has been trying to reach out to art-loving customers of India for all their customized wood carving needs and such other creations. It would also be apt to mention here that many customers from the length and breadth of India have been patrons of Laxmisri and continue to be a source of inspiration for Manikantan and his creations.
Just to give you a brief introduction, Laxmisri is actively involved in the manufacture of need-based & customised creative wood-work, including carving, joinery and such other specialized activities. To have a glimpse of Laxmisri activities, you may please visit our website www.artmajeur.com/woodesigns.
Alongwith mother - Lakshmi, wife – Sarita and son – Adhwaith Krishna, Manikantan lives in his age old and humble ancestral home at :-
Manikantan Kizhakoot,
Lakshmishri,
Cherpu P.O.
Trichur – 680 561.
(Kerala)
Mobile # 98953 80722
Tel # 0487 3262378
Email : laxmisri123@gmail.com
Prepared by Shri. Gopalakrishnan,Nasik..for me...
Manikandan Kizhakoot.
Ushering in a beam of light in the year 1970, born into the illustrious artisan family of Kizhakoot in Cheru (Trichur) was Manikandan, the sole son of a stalwart Vishwakarma - Manikkan Asary and Lakshmi.
Upon accomplishing formal schooling at Chittoor Narayanan Namboodirippad Boys’ High School, Cherpu, Manikantan followed it up by a stint at the renowned Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College, Ernakulam. Due to father’s deteriorating health and not so encouraging economic scenario at home, had to take up a job in 1987 through 1990 in Ernakulam.
Being a member of the highly gifted Kizhakoot family, it was only natural for Manikantan to be interested in all forms of arts, with special emphasis on Story Writing, Drawing, Music and such other forms of fine arts right from a tender age.
In the year 1991, took up an assignment abroad in Muscat, engaged in wood carving activity which concluded in 1995. Though the hours in the middle east were immersed in creation of artistry on wood for the Arabs, during the rare spare hours in the desert sands of Muscat Manikantan dabbled in story writing. After returning from Muscat in the year 1995, Manikantan came up a winner with his short story, “Arayaal” in the competition organized by Matrubhoomi Study Circle. Subsequent to Arayaal, went on to win some more accolades in story writings organized by various organisations.
After taking up employment in 1987, just to keep the creative juices flowing and to be in touch with the genetic surge of fine arts, felt the need to join the local devotional troupe under the auspicious of Shri Dharmashashtha temple, and have since been singing at various levels and platforms.
During this period was also actively involved in bringing out the much accepted & widely read local newsletter, ‘Kaavya Rashmi’, published by the Cherpu Panchayat.
In the year 2001, vigorously pursued Graphic Designing in Computer and successfully completed the course as well. Also, had distinct opportunity of starting a Graphic Design school for youngsters under the name of ‘U for U’.
With all this backdrop, in 2005, designed a web site by name ‘ www.artmajeur.com/woodesigns ’ and, through this medium has been trying to reach out to art-loving customers of India for all their customized wood carving needs and such other creations. It would also be apt to mention here that many customers from the length and breadth of India have been patrons of Laxmisri and continue to be a source of inspiration for Manikantan and his creations.
Just to give you a brief introduction, Laxmisri is actively involved in the manufacture of need-based & customised creative wood-work, including carving, joinery and such other specialized activities. To have a glimpse of Laxmisri activities, you may please visit our website www.artmajeur.com/woodesigns.
Alongwith mother - Lakshmi, wife – Sarita and son – Adhwaith Krishna, Manikantan lives in his age old and humble ancestral home at :-
Manikantan Kizhakoot,
Lakshmishri,
Cherpu P.O.
Trichur – 680 561.
(Kerala)
Mobile # 98953 80722
Tel # 0487 3262378
Email : laxmisri123@gmail.com
Prepared by Shri. Gopalakrishnan,Nasik..for me...
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