Sketches and Stories

Travel, nature and memory through ink and wash

My name is Sabu Kinattukara. Over the past fifteen years, I have spent time in forests, landscapes, and with wildlife across Asia and Africa. These journeys have quietly shaped the way I see and understand the world. What I share here comes from that influence — in photographs, paintings, videos, and a few short pieces of writing. Not everything could be captured, so some moments have stayed on as sketches or words

My Sketches and Stories

The church that survived a volcano in MexicoSeptember 1, 2026
There is a church in Mexico that stands in the middle of a black volcanic wasteland, roofless, half buried, and completely alone. Locals call it… Read more: The church that survived a volcano in Mexico
The Spoon-billed Sandpiper: Where to Find Asia’s Rarest ShorebirdAugust 26, 2026
I still remember the exact moment I saw my first one — 7:30 in the morning, ankle-deep in the mud at Pak Thale on Thailand’s… Read more: The Spoon-billed Sandpiper: Where to Find Asia’s Rarest Shorebird
Katskhi Pillar: The Church That Sits Above the Clouds in GeorgiaAugust 24, 2026
There are churches built in city centres, churches hidden away in forests, and churches carved straight into mountainsides. And then there is Katskhi. In western… Read more: Katskhi Pillar: The Church That Sits Above the Clouds in Georgia