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The Cosmic Dancer Natraj : A Cultural Icon in Mural Art
The Cosmic Dancer Natraj : A Cultural Icon in Mural Art
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A mural is an artwork painted or applied directly onto walls, ceilings or any other permanent surface. In murals, architectural elements of the given space are harmoniously incorporated into its creation. Among murals, the ones from Kerala stand out for their finesse.
In this workshop, we're going to do a painting of a traditional style Kerala Mural of ‘The Cosmic Dancer Natraj : A Cultural Icon in Mural Form’, with master native artist Mr. Saju M.P. who will take you through the process of creating this beautiful painting using the right traditional motifs and techniques of the Kerala Mural artform.
Nataraja, (Sanskrit: “Lord of the Dance”) is a powerful symbol of the Hindu god Shiva in his form as the cosmic dancer, creator, preserver and destroyer of the universe and conveys the Bharatiya understanding of the dynamic cycle of time. Lord Shiva in his Nataraja form, depicts the cosmic dance of creation and destruction, represented in metal or stone in many Shaivite temples, particularly in South India.
In this workshop, we're going to do a painting of a traditional style Kerala Mural of ‘The Cosmic Dancer Natraj : A Cultural Icon in Mural Form’, with master native artist Mr. Saju M.P. who will take you through the process of creating this beautiful painting using the right traditional motifs and techniques of the Kerala Mural artform.
Nataraja, (Sanskrit: “Lord of the Dance”) is a powerful symbol of the Hindu god Shiva in his form as the cosmic dancer, creator, preserver and destroyer of the universe and conveys the Bharatiya understanding of the dynamic cycle of time. Lord Shiva in his Nataraja form, depicts the cosmic dance of creation and destruction, represented in metal or stone in many Shaivite temples, particularly in South India.
About the Workshop
Create a traditional-style Kerala Mural of ‘The Cosmic Dancer Natraj A Cultural Icon in Mural Form’ with master native artist Mr. Saju M.P. He will take you through the process of creating this beautiful painting using the right traditional motifs and techniques.
Theme: The Cosmic Dancer Natraj A Cultural Icon in Mural Form
Duration: 8 sessions (12 Hours Approx)
Original Price: ₹ 2400
Materials Needed
- 20*22 Inches Thick Paper/Canvas
- Pencils / Eraser / Sharpener
- Black Color Pen / Thin Marker
- Acrylic Colors - White, Cobalt Blue, Prussian Blue, Permanent Blue Light, Sap Green, Cadmium Yellow, Ochre Yellow, Cadmium orange, Crimson Lake, Viridian Green, Black, Permanent Yellow, Vermillion hue, Olive green, Brunt sienna, Brunt umber.
- Long Hair Brushes : 000, 2, 5, 4, 6, 8
- Pallet
- Bowl of Water
- Old Cloth
(Basic Sketch Would Be Provided As Pre-Work For Tracing/Sketching)
About the Master Artist
Mr. Saju.M.P. comes from a lineage of Kerala Mural artists. His work can be seen in the temples (Guruvayoor) and churches of Kerala. He is also actively involved in restoration work of Kerala Murals to preserve this heritage art.
Contact Us to Learn More
E-Mail: info@catterfly.art
Phone: +916393897910
WhatsApp: https://wa.me/916393897910
Phone: +916393897910
WhatsApp: https://wa.me/916393897910
Duration
12 Hrs
Price
$ 30
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