An Idiot Aganist Social Evils
An Idiot Aganist Social Evils
An Idiot Aganist Social Evils
A Documentation of Visual Culture- Pottan Theyyam
A Documentation of Visual Culture- Pottan Theyyam
Graphic Novel based on the theme 'Hero from my Village'
About
About
About
The project documents the visual culture of Theyyam, a ritualistic religious art form practiced in northern Kerala. It specifically focuses on Pottan Theyyam, a powerful form believed to confront and question social evils, using performance, costume, and symbolism as tools of resistance and social commentary.
The project documents the visual culture of Theyyam, a ritualistic religious art form practiced in northern Kerala. It specifically focuses on Pottan Theyyam, a powerful form believed to confront and question social evils, using performance, costume, and symbolism as tools of resistance and social commentary.
The project documents the visual culture of Theyyam, a ritualistic religious art form practiced in northern Kerala. It specifically focuses on Pottan Theyyam, a powerful form believed to confront and question social evils, using performance, costume, and symbolism as tools of resistance and social commentary.
Background and Context
Background and Context
Background and Context
The booklet explores Theyyam and Pottan Theyyam in detail, covering the entire performance ecosystem—its preparation, ritual processes, makeup, religious practices, and the families traditionally associated with the art form. It also features an in-depth interview with a Pottan Theyyam artist, offering insights into their lived experiences and identity as a performer, along with conversations with associated families to understand the cultural lineage and collective way of life surrounding the practice.
The booklet explores Theyyam and Pottan Theyyam in detail, covering the entire performance ecosystem—its preparation, ritual processes, makeup, religious practices, and the families traditionally associated with the art form. It also features an in-depth interview with a Pottan Theyyam artist, offering insights into their lived experiences and identity as a performer, along with conversations with associated families to understand the cultural lineage and collective way of life surrounding the practice.
The booklet explores Theyyam and Pottan Theyyam in detail, covering the entire performance ecosystem—its preparation, ritual processes, makeup, religious practices, and the families traditionally associated with the art form. It also features an in-depth interview with a Pottan Theyyam artist, offering insights into their lived experiences and identity as a performer, along with conversations with associated families to understand the cultural lineage and collective way of life surrounding the practice.
Illustration & Copywriting: Gautham Soorya M S
Publication & Research: Nadakkal Bhadran
Illustration: Gautham Soorya M S
Publication & Research: Nadakkal Bhadran
Illustration: Gautham Soorya M S
Publication & Research: Nadakkal Bhadran