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Anila Jacob

Anila Jacob: Sculptor of Tradition and Innovation Anila Jacob, born in Kottayam, Kerala, India around 1941, stands as a pivotal figure within the Madras Art Movement – a vibrant artistic collective that championed indigenous traditions while embracing modernist experimentation. Her formative years were marked by an early passion for painting, which ultimately steered her towards sculpture at the Government College of Arts & Crafts, Mad

ras (now Chennai), where she graduated with distinction in 1960, securing the top spot amongst her peers. This accomplishment underscored her exceptional talent and established a foundation for her subsequent artistic endeavors. Married to Jacob Thomas, she shares a family life enriched by two children. Jacob’s initial explorations into art centered on concrete and clay, reflecting the prevailing aesthetic sensibilities of her time. H…