Trivandrum: A show titled 'Trayati', featuring the works of eight artists, held at Vyloppilli Samskrithi Bhavan, marked the launch of 'Gallery The Creant' in the city. The works on display include paintings by N N Rimzon, Sajitha Shankar, Bhagyanath, Pradeep Puthoor, Razi Muhammed, K P Reji, Zakkir Hussain, and two sculptures by Prasanna Kumar.

The gallery was formally inaugurated by noted sculptor Kanayi Kunhiraman. Internationally acclaimed film director Adoor Gopalakrishnan was also present at the ceremony.

Priya Harikumar-MD, Genser Group and Jyoti Kumar - Co founder, Koottam

'Gallery The Creant' is promoted by a group of art enthusiasts aiming at building a platform on par with global standards for contemporary artists and emerging talents to showcase their work and seek better opportunities. It was formed by the joint efforts of 'Koottam' – the largest Malayalam social networking site, and 'Genser Holidays'.

“For now, our gallery is located in a small space on the ground floor of Edamala Plaza, Vazhuthacaud. We are on the lookout for a bigger and permanent building for Creant,” said Jyoti Kumar, co-founder of the social network, Koottam. It has been a long standing woe of art connoisseurs in Thiruvananthapuram that the city was bereft of art galleries, save for a few state owned ones. 'Gallery The Creant' was formed to make a change in this bleak scenario.