K. S. Gopal is an Indian artist associated with the modernist developments of South Indian art in the mid-twentieth century. He completed his Diploma in Fine Arts from the Government College of Fine Arts, Chennai in 1966, graduating with First Class. Gopal was among the founding members of Cholamandal Artists’ Village and was part of a generation of artists who helped shape a new visual language within the Madras Art Movement.

Deeply fascinated by Hindu mythological symbols, Gopal incorporated motifs such as Om, Chakra, Surya, Swastika, Linga, Shankha, Vrischika, Vriksha, and Chandra into his compositions. Rather than focusing on their iconographic meanings, he was drawn to their visual structure, rhythm, and graphic possibilities. His work explores these forms through a variety of printmaking techniques including etching, aquatint, colour intaglio, and mixed media.

Gopal has exhibited his works widely across India and has participated in numerous workshops and exhibitions. His paintings and prints form part of several public and private collections, reflecting his contribution to the evolving language of modern Indian graphic art.