Vazhuthacaud, Trivandrum: A painting exhibition titled “Smoke Signals” by Mahinth Gokul was inaugurated by MP of Trivandrum, Shashi Tharoor, at the Shangrila Art Gallery here.

Sixteen of Gokul’s paintings were exhibited at the venue, all of which carry the artist’s apprehensions on the growing challenges the environment faces, as a result of the industrial revolution. He has used water colour, acrylic and oil painting in his works.

Kattoor Narayana Pillai, former principal at Fine Arts College, and Sasikumar, Shangrila Art Gallery, were present at the inaugural function.

The exhibition will continue till July 10.