• Manimala River

    The cold morning air caressed the old cottage while the balmy rays of the sun struggled to break through the mist. Beneath its rusted tin roof, Raman’s body swayed gently, the rope creaking in the silence. Nearby, the Manimala river lapped at the banks, as usual. It had seen death…

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  • Two Hearts

    In this beautifully serendipitous moment, love emerges in the most unexpected place—a snowy cul-de-sac. Tire tracks, likely left behind unintentionally, come together to form two hearts on the pristine white canvas of winter. The phrase “Love Happens” overlays the scene, reinforcing the idea that love often finds us when we…

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  • That Girl In The Train

    A distant relative’s wedding reception is in full swing at the Vizcaya Museum & Gardens in Miami, Florida. What a rattle when neighbors and relatives get together!  As I stood surveying the size and beauty of the museum, the host appeared from nowhere and patted me on the shoulder and…

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  • Poseidon

    Poseidon aka Aquaman is a superhero of modern day comic books as well as movies based on this sea god. Poseidon remains relevant today, not just as a mythological figure but as a symbol deeply embedded in modern culture. His ancient domain over the sea, earthquakes, and horses reflects humanity’s…

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  • REDEMPTION

    Ouseph Varkey, an old dedicated farmer from Thekkemala, Kerala, passed away after a prolonged battle with COVID-19. Following weeks of isolation at MMT Hospital, Mundakayam, his passing was peaceful, yet it left a deep sorrow in the hearts of those who loved him. Though not deeply religious, Ouseph spent his…

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  • Honesty & Forgiveness

    While parking his truck Casey Neistat (a celebrity YouTuber), scratched the side of another vehicle at a Venice (California) parking lot. He left a note with his contact details on the windshield of the damaged vehicle owning his mistake and his willingness to pay for the damage. What ensued was…

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  • A Hot Day In Bangalore

    It was one of those hot January days in Bangalore. The advertising agency where I worked was in Unity Buildings on Mysore Road. After having a bland vegetarian lunch at Kamath, there was hardly anything else for me to do other than wandering with the crowd that window-shopped the many…

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  • The Necklace

    “Oh, My God! These guys keep raising the price of everything on a daily basis!” Mary complained as she stepped out of Looty Mart with her husband Chackochen. “No matter how high the prices go, people will still buy. These guys know that,” justified Chackochen, the #1 practical guy in…

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  • CHACKOCHAN AND THE APPLE CARDS

    Read this story in English after this Malayalam version മേരി പച്ച ഏത്തക്ക മെഴുക്കുപുരട്ടി യുട്യൂബിലെ My Mother’s Kitchen – ൽ നോക്കി പാചകം ചെയ്യുകയാണ്. ഭർത്താവ് ചാക്കോച്ചൻ പുറത്തെവിടെയോ ബിസിനസ് കാര്യത്തിന് പോയിരിക്കുന്നു. സ്വൽപ്പം ഉപ്പും കൂടി ഇട്ടു മേരി ചട്ടി മൂടി മെഴുക്കുപുരട്ടി മാറ്റി വച്ചു. ഏത്തക്ക മെഴുക്കുപുരട്ടി റെഡി. അടുക്കളയിൽ നിന്നും പുറത്തേക്കു വരുമ്പോൾ ടിങ്ങ്…! സെൽഫോണ്ണിൽ ആരുടെയോ മെസ്സേജ്… ഫോണെടുത്ത് മേരി ഉറ്റുനോക്കി……

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  • I Thirst!

    Ecce Homo | “Behold the Man” When it comes to making a picture of Christ, an artist has to follow the already set image of Him. This sketch of Christ in monochrome is my way of interpreting the agony of the greatest MAN ever to walk the face of the…

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I’m Mathew

Visual communication design professional.
Core Business: Corporate Identity Design.
Hobbies: Photography, Travel, Books & Film.


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