Expressions: Kathakali
Kathakali, the highly expressive & dramatic dance form, is performed to depict religious and mythological stories from the Hindu culture. The detailed makeup of an artist is a part of the representation of the character being played. And the facial expressions are at the very heart of the dance and take years of dedication for one to master.
Following are two images from one such performance at a local theatre in Thekkady, Kerala.
Photography by Sunil Kulkarni 
One Response to “Expressions: Kathakali”
A picture can say a thousand words … but in your case, it’s often more. This candid shot captures the rapt expression of the performer so well, that the viewer at once feels to be right there in the front row! Great shot indeed.
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