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 …
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 …
