Transforming Lives Through Art™

Where Art Becomes
a Way of Becoming

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.

Dr. Gnanasooriyan
FOUNDERDr. Gnanasooriyan
Ph.D Fine Arts · IB Educator
98%
Student Achievement
15+
Years Teaching
20+
Exhibitions Curated
6+
Publications
Students in art class
"Art finds meaning when it meets the world."

About the Academy

A Living Story of Becoming

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.

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Student Works

A Glimpse of Transformation

From first sketches to full compositions — every artwork is a step in a student's journey of becoming.

Learning to See Form
Transformation
Learning to Observe
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"Before it is visible, before it is named, change begins within."

— Dr. Gnanasooriyan

What We Offer

Courses for Every Journey

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Drawing & Sketching

Foundation in observation, form, proportion and the art of seeing before you draw.

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Classical Painting

Oil and acrylic techniques rooted in the classical tradition of light, texture and composition.

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Portrait & Figure Study

Advanced study of the human form — anatomy, expression, and capturing a living presence.

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Voices from the Art Room

What Our Students Say

By the end of this journey, I had gained confidence. I let go of the belief that I couldn't draw.

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Mahna Mariam

Grade XII

Dr. Gnana Sooriyan's patience and calm approach creates an environment where students feel truly encouraged.

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Sai Ruga

Grade XII

Art class is not just a subject — it is a pause, a release, and a journey inward. Growth feels gentle and personal.

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Thaamira

Grade XII

Dr. Gnanasooriyan's Own Practice

My Selected Works

My practice is rooted in the belief that art transforms — quietly, deeply, and over time.

Dr. Gnanasooriyan Selected Works
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Join a space where art becomes transformation. Enquire about courses today.

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