ITH its vivid colours and intricate designs, the kathakali mask has, over the years, become synonymous with Kerala's rich cultural heritage. And among the many artists who perform this dance-drama, there's one face that has come to personify the state's cherished art form - Kalamandalam Gopi, fondly known as Gopi Asan.
So, when Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) thought of an artwork to present the soul of Kerala to the passengers that pass through its gates, CEO S Suhas didn't have to think twice. And thus was born Navarasas - nine frames depicting the Navarasas of Bharathan, the architect of Indian theatre and abhinaya. It now adorns the wall of CIAL's Business Jet Terminal.
But one would wonder, why an airport, where people come just to board the planes, would need such an extensive collection of rare artwork.
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