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 …
KOCHI: With its vivid colours and intricate designs, the kathakali mask has, over the years, become synonymous with Kerala’s rich cultural heritage. And among the many artists who perform this dance-drama, there’s one face that has come to personify the state’s cherished art form — Kalamandalam Gopi, fondly known as Gopi Asan. So, when Cochin International Airport Ltd thought of …
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 …
