The heavy props, different and rare ornaments, old musical instruments, and more interesting articles are being witnessed by the art and the theatre lovers of the city in an exhibition Pardarshani Sopanam under a wondrous theatre fest Rang Sopan-II at Bharat Bhavan.
Notably, Rang Sopan fest is all about theatre and dramas as it was illustrated in its first season. But, the second season of Rang Sopan is an extravagance for the art appreciators. Based on the life of a renowned playwright of the country Kavalam Narayana Panicker, the Rang Sopan 2 has everything related to his career and personal life.
The visitors can see an ensemble of beautiful and different props used in theatre by Kavalam Narayana Panicker in his theatre performances till now. From rarest pictures of his to the latest ones all could be seen at the exhibition.
‘Pardarshani Sopanam’ is being put up at Rangdarshini Art Gallery, Bharat Bhavan where the visitors can have a look at various theatre ornaments used by Panicker in his productions. The exhibition began with the theatre fest on Monday and would continue till February 9.
Other than focusing on his theatre personality, the exhibition also focuses on his professional life and his immense involvement in dramas, stage settings and preparations related to theatrical presentations.
The exhibition is all about Panicker’s work in the field of theatres and his writings. From costumes to all his production settings, the exhibition features it all. Rare pictures, musical instruments, rare facts about KN Panicker and also his rare writings and pictures are also on display at the gallery.
The old musical instruments that added zest to his productions like Shehnai, Dholak, Manjira, and more could be seen at the gallery. Further, the costumes that are still used in the productions, headgears, stone and bead ornaments, makeup equipments, and even the set design materials could also be witnessed at the gallery.
As many as 40 still photographs of Panicker’s theatre works, 30 musical instruments that he used in his productions at the theatre and costumes he designed for the actors are on display. Not only this, but with every prop a photograph is on display so that the spectators could relate with the props they are looking at.
The multi-art exhibition of Panicker’s theatres is a mesmerizing treat for the theatre-goers and the art lovers of the city they get surrounded with the old memories as they walked through the gallery.