A traditional Kathakali mask floats against a vivid red background, symbolizing cultural heritage and drama.
The painting is centered around Indian classical dance, particularly Kathakali. The mask and bells represent the traditional elements of this ancient art form, symbolizing drama, storytelling, and cultural heritage.
The style is surrealistic with a focus on cultural symbolism. The exaggerated facial features and floating bells give it an abstract essence, yet it remains rooted in the traditional art form of Kathakali.
This painting would be well-suited for living rooms, cultural spaces, or art galleries. It evokes a sense of tradition and drama, making it a great conversation piece in areas where people gather.
The mood is intense yet celebratory, drawing attention through its bold colours and cultural motifs. It evokes a sense of drama, with the floating elements adding a surreal and dreamlike quality.
The composition is asymmetrical, with the Kathakali mask positioned to the left and bells scattered diagonally across the right. This placement creates dynamic movement and focus, with the empty red space adding depth and intensity.
Vibrant and bold, the dominant red creates a striking backdrop, while the green and yellow tones of the mask and bells contrast for emphasis. The colours represent both passion and tradition.
Kathakali is a original handmade painting made by Swastik jawalekar. This painting is made with acrylic colors on canvas. This artwork is signed by artist, and accompanied with the Certificate of Authenticity. The width of the painting is 48 inches, and its height is 36 inches.
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Kathakali is a classical dance form
Ideally paintings don't require much care as its a vertical surface, hence dust doesn't settle quite easily. You can gently dry dust the painting once in a month. You can also gently use a slightly damp cloth and dab it gently over the surface to capture the dust particles. You can do this once in 6 months.
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