Dr Sibylle Erle, 26-10-2023, FRSA, HEA and Chair of The Blake Society, London, UK

Carl Gopalkrishnan’s art is provocative and shines through its sensitivity to the textures and expressive potentials of William Blake’s works. Carl’s relentless creativity and inspired response to Blake’s The Marriage of Heaven and Hell (1790) reveals how concepts in our heads counterpoise material reality. Carl’s mischievous paintings extrapolate from the intricacies of Blake’s complexity, while putting conventional narratives about problem solving under pressure. In my opinion, everybody should own a Gopalkrishnan. [see gallery] 

Laura Beckman,  18-06-11, Arts Writer, Tikkun Daily [Magazine], Berkley, CA, USA

"Artist Carl Gopal’s interests are expansive, but he is by no means a dilettante. He is gifted with an ability to analyze current events in the context of the “big picture” without getting overwhelmed, weaving together schools of thought as diverse as popular culture and politics, spirituality and quantum physics.  He is afraid that amid the exhilaration of rapid scientific advancement, we are losing the sense of humble awe at the universe that spurred our curiosity in the first place".  [Read full interview in the Tikkun Archives or my blog post]

Dr Kyle Grayson, 24-12-2017, Professor of Security, Politics, and Culture at Newcastle University

"Carl's art is profoundly unique, using mixed methods and materials to create arresting images that captivate viewers. Dream-like in their presentation, and often focusing on representing the familiar in unfamiliar ways, his paintings capture moods through Carl's use of colour, symbolism, and light. I was very excited to be able to feature his 2011 painting 'There is Nothing Like a Drone' on the front cover of my recent book 'The Cultural Politics of Targeted Killing'. Feedback I have received about the cover has been excellent and the image has helped to distinguish the book from others. Carl's art work thus not only provided a memorable image that captured the essence of the book but it also contributed to giving it a distinctive identity. People continue to comment about the painting and ask me about its provenance. Such ongoing interest is a testament to Carl's talents as an artist".  [Visit Routledge Publishing, UK]

Tyler Gore,  20-11-2012, Creative Director, Literal Latte NYC

"Carl Gopalkrishnan is a highly creative and highly skilled fine artist and illustrator. We featured his work “Elsewhere 2″ as the cover illustration for the June 2009 issue of Literal Latte (a journal of prose, poetry and art), and included a large gallery of his paintings, drawings and pen & ink work in the same issue. Carl has a unique and compelling artistic vision, and all of us at Literal Latte very much look forward to seeing new developments in his career as an artist. We are proud to have featured him." [Literal Latte Feature]

The Hon Jocelynne A. Scutt,  26-012-17, Barrister at English Bar, Human Rights Lawyer & former High Court Judge, London. UK

"Carl Gopalkrishnan is an artist extraordinaire! His work is visually striking, his imagination informs his artwork - splendidly, and his artistry is reflective of his capacity to incorporate political themes into his visual renditions. He works in a timely manner, too - without in any way hampering the visual appeal and depth of artistry. I recommend Carl Gopalkrishnan highly". [more] 

John Hyde,  17-11-2017, Anti Corruption Consultant in ASEAN, Pacific & UN Pacific Regional Anti-Corruption (UN-PRAC) Programme, Fiji; UNODC & UNDP

"An amazing artist. Incisive and sensitive work. Hope to see more of your work Carl."