Mangaluru: In an electrifying fusion of speed, art, and spirituality, 11 artists from the Vishwakarma Kala Parishath (VKP) swept the audience into the soul of the Kumbh Mela—all in under 10 minutes. This captivating live art performance was a highlight of Samarpanam Kalothsava, marking VKP’s second anniversary, supported by Shri Kalikamba Vinayaka Temple, Car Street.
Breaking creative ground, artist JP Acharya Kotekar stole the spotlight with a live 3D installation—not just painted, but performed. He embodied a Naga Sadhu, complete with an agnikunda backdrop and Akhada setting. “Instead of illustrating the Naga Sadhu, I became one. For the first time, I became part of the artwork—and the response was overwhelming,” he shared.
With 19 active speed painters in the VKP circle, 11 came together for this open-themed performance, each interpreting the Kumbh Mela in their own expressive style. “It was spontaneous and spiritual. The 3D concept is something we’re excited to expand,” said Acharya.
Other contributing artists included Ranjita, Lakshminarayan, Bindu, Jyeshta, Mahendra, Gayatri, Jayalakshmi, Rajeshwari, Poorna, and Prakyath—all from the extended Acharya artistic family.
VKP president SP Gurudas noted, “This was our fourth major collaboration. We’ve earlier created live artworks on themes like Lord Shiva, Ayodhya, and Tulunadu’s heritage. It’s a proud moment for the art community in Mangaluru.”
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