A Kathakali artist getting ready for the performance. The spark in the eyes is the evidence of the focus and intensity of the act to be performed. The artist is playing a role of lord Rama. Makeup plays an important role in the over all act. These resplendent make-ups, known as vesham, typify the character in Kathakali. The accepted conventions regarding the veshams classify it into five basic sets, based on the characteristics of the facial make-up. They are viz. namely Pacha (green), Kathi (knife), Kari (black), Thaadi (beard), and Minukku (radiant). The pacha vesham with its predominant green colour is used to portray noble male characters like kings and divine beings. These characters have a mix of satvic (pious) and rajsik (kingly) nature. The satvic element facilitates immense possibility for the artiste to explicate his acting talents. Characters like Lord Krishna and Lord Rama are examples of pacha vesham.

Artist: Nandish Rao

Edition: 1/1

Location: Cochin, Kerala

Year Created: Dec 2018

Size: 4016 x 6016

Gear: Nikon D610 - Nikkor 50mm f1.8

Genre: Portraits

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