The Formative Years and the Madras Legacy M. Senathipathi, born in 1939 in the vibrant cultural hub of Chennai, stands as a cornerstone of South Indian contemporary art. His artistic journey began within the hallowed halls of the Government College of Arts and Crafts, Chennai, where he earned his diploma in drawing and painting in 1965. During this formative period, he was shaped by the mentorship of the legendary K.C.S. Paniker, a mas…