At Gnanasooriyan Academy Of Art, we believe art teaches us not just how to make — but how to become. Join a community where every stroke is a step toward your truest self.
About the Academy
I believe art does not merely teach us how to make. It teaches us how to become. My life's work — as an educator, artist, and research scholar — has been a response to that truth.
This is not a record of success. It is evidence that art transforms lives — of my students, and of myself. I learn. I unlearn. I relearn. And in doing so, I continue to become.
Student Works
From first sketches to full compositions — every artwork is a step in a student's journey of becoming.
"Before it is visible, before it is named, change begins within."
— Dr. Gnanasooriyan
What We Offer
Foundation in observation, form, proportion and the art of seeing before you draw.
Learn more →Oil and acrylic techniques rooted in the classical tradition of light, texture and composition.
Learn more →Advanced study of the human form — anatomy, expression, and capturing a living presence.
Learn more →Voices from the Art Room
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By the end of this journey, I had gained confidence. I let go of the belief that I couldn't draw.
Mahna Mariam
Grade XII
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Dr. Gnana Sooriyan's patience and calm approach creates an environment where students feel truly encouraged.
Sai Ruga
Grade XII
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Art class is not just a subject — it is a pause, a release, and a journey inward. Growth feels gentle and personal.
Thaamira
Grade XII
Dr. Gnanasooriyan's Own Practice
My practice is rooted in the belief that art transforms — quietly, deeply, and over time.
Join a space where art becomes transformation. Enquire about courses today.
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