Abdul Salim Kochi.
An Indian Watercolor Painter. Born and living in Kochi Kerala. His paintings were inspired by the impressions and reflections of his experiences and insight.
He has won many National and International Awards and Accolades in Watercolor Painting and Cartooning . He bagged the State Award for Cartoon by Kerala Lalithakala Akademi in 2010 . Then again in 2010 won the Gold medal for watercolor painting by Kerala Lalithakala Akademi.
2005 : State Awards for Best Caricature and Cartoon by Kerala Cartoon Academy.
Though Watercolor is his forte, he works with Acrylics and Oils as well, mainly on Abstract themes.
The paintings were inspired by the Artist’s impressions and reflections of his experiences and insight. These artworks chronicle the artist’s emotional journey, culminating in hope and the nostalgic feelings towards the loosing greeneries of his homeland.