CONTEMPORARY ARTIST • SCULPTOR • DESIGNER
Johns Mathew
Johns Mathew is a contemporary artist from Kozhikode, Kerala, whose multidisciplinary practice spans sculpture, public art, design, and visual storytelling. Working between India and Greece, his work explores material, memory, culture, and space.
- Based in India & Greece
- Contemporary Sculpture & Public Art
- International Exhibitions & Collaborations
Exhibiting Across India & Europe Since 2012
A Multidisciplinary Creative Journey
Johns Mathew is a contemporary artist from Kozhikode, Kerala, India, whose artistic practice extends across sculpture, public art, design, video direction, textile design, and architectural creativity. Working between India and Greece, his work explores the relationship between material, memory, culture, and space through a deeply experimental and interdisciplinary approach.
Over the years, he has conducted solo exhibitions in Kerala and Bangalore, exhibited internationally in Greece and Germany, and participated in group exhibitions across India and Edinburgh, Scotland. His contributions also extend to public art projects, granite sculpture camps, and architectural education.
Artistic Journey
Milestones in Sculpture, Public Art & International Practice.
Sculptures Collection
A curated selection of original sculptures exploring material, memory, culture, and contemporary expression.
Public Art & Commissioned Projects
Exploring large-scale sculpture, public interventions, and commissioned artistic works across Kerala.
Palakkad, Kerala
Wayanad, Kerala | 2015
Kozhikode | 2012
Fort Kochi | 2013
Exhibitions & International Presence
A journey of artistic expression across galleries, cultural spaces, and international exhibitions.
Kerala
Presented solo exhibitions exploring sculpture, design, and multidisciplinary artistic practices, engaging audiences through material, form, and cultural narratives.
Friends House, Greece
Exhibited works in Greece, engaging with international audiences and cross-cultural artistic dialogue.
Germany
Presented selected works in Germany, expanding artistic engagement beyond India and fostering global cultural exchange.
Kerala
Participated in various group exhibitions alongside contemporary artists across Kerala.
India
Contributed to collaborative exhibitions and art showcases in different parts of India.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Participated in international group exhibitions, presenting work within broader global artistic conversations.
Academic Background
Began the academic journey with a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), followed by a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from M.S. University. Later pursued a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) at the same institution before discontinuing the program to focus on independent artistic practice and professional work.
Academic Engagement
National Institute of Technology Calicut
Sharing creative thinking, design exploration, and interdisciplinary artistic practice with future architects and designers.
MES College of Architecture
Mentored architecture students through design thinking, visual culture, and interdisciplinary creative practices.
DG College of Architecture
Engaged with students through workshops, discussions, and experimental approaches to creativity and design.
Academic Engagement
National Institute of Technology Calicut
Sharing creative thinking, design exploration, and interdisciplinary artistic practice with future architects and designers.
MES College of Architecture
Mentored architecture students through design thinking, visual culture, and interdisciplinary creative practices.
DG College of Architecture
Engaged with students through workshops, discussions, and experimental approaches to creativity and design.
Let's Create Something Meaningful
Interested in commissioning a sculpture, developing a public art project, or collaborating on an exhibition?