Kalamandalam Gopi’s artistic expressions find place at Kochi airport
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Kalamandalam Gopi’s artistic expressions find place at Kochi airport

The Hindu  

Renowned Kathakali maestro Kalamandalam Gopi visited the Business Jet Terminal at Cochin International Airport on Sunday to view an exclusive display of his iconic Navarasa Bhavas. The paintings, created by artist Mopasang Valath, preserve the subtleties and originality of the nine Rasa Bhavas as portrayed by Gopi Asan in his signature green costume. The project began a year ago, with Gopi Asan donning the full Kathakali attire to pose for photographs, which were later depicted in oil paintings on canvas. Speaking about the initiative, Cochin International Airport Limited Managing Director S. Suhas emphasised the airport’s commitment to providing a cultural platform that goes beyond travel facilitation.

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Kathakali maestro Kalamandalam Gopi and artist Mopasang Valath collaborate on a series of paintings for the Cochin International Airport
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Kathakali maestro Kalamandalam Gopi and artist Mopasang Valath collaborate on a series of paintings for the Cochin International Airport

The Hindu  

When, in early 2024, Kathakali maestro Kalamandalam Gopi or Gopi Ashan, as he is fondly called, was approached for a project for the Cochin International Airport Limited that would showcase him, the 87-year-old was enthusiastic about it. His only condition was that we do it once the monsoons started,” says Mopasang Valath, the artist commissioned to execute the paintings. “There …

Kathakali legend, artist join hands to create masterpiece for Kochi airport
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Kathakali legend, artist join hands to create masterpiece for Kochi airport

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: Kathakali maestro Kalamandalam Gopi has masterfully embodied the ‘navarasas’ for Kochi airport, thanks to acclaimed artist Mopasang Valath. Valath was able to capture the nine emotions — Sringara, Hasyam, Karunam, Raudram, Veeram, Bhayanakam, Bibhatsam, Athbhutham and Santam — portrayed by Gopi, on the canvas with unparalleled precision and artistry. ‘Gopi Asan’, as the legend is affectionately called, even performed …

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