Rasalok live performances every weekend till Diwali .Nagasandra Circle Bangalor

Bimba Art Foundation presents

Rasalok – (pronounced Rasaalokaa – Sanskrit -a heightened aesthetic experience of a micro-universe)

Still theatre in miniature art form.

Rasalok (pronounced rasaaloka) is a unique still theatre and miniature installation art form.

Roughly translated from Sanskrit Rasaaloka connotes a heightened aesthetic experience of a micro universe. It is performed in the focused atmosphere of a rustic small theatre. It is a live solo theatrical narration by the artist of her own miniature art composition and depiction of a classic moment in its entirety . She handmakes dynamic yet still characters by sculpting postures and painting in expressions , classic costuming, handcrafting her miniature jewellery etc. And she imaginatively and sensitively composes from various earthy media the natural surroundings –flora ,fauna , dwellings, nature . All in miniature proportions . She shares the joyous experience of this universal “moment” enacted by her and her creations on the mini-stage in her oral renditions all day through Dussehra.
Over 3000 connoiseurs and admirers of art from various age groups and walks of life were enthralled by the over 110 solo performances of 75minutes each by the two individual artists this Dussehra .

The continued open to all weekend perfromances till Diwali are in line with our approach to growing art . And to sharing this year's experience of a charming moment-in-time .

Two parallel and 100 minute duration solo peformances of still theatre in miniature art . By two artist-composers every weekend till Diwali.

Gift of Goddess - Muthuswamy Dikshitar – by Smt Uma Nagraj.

The saint Muthuswamy Dikshitar - one among the trinity of Carnatic music composers - is a gift to mankind. A defining moment when he visits Kashi to seek spiritual and musical guidance is depicted in 3-d miniature panorama of handmade characters and natural surroundings. On an innovatively illuminated miniature stage . A heartwarming experience unfolds in the artist’s own visual-narrative interpretation of a charming moment in the Rasalok artistic still theatre format.
Artist and narrator/performer Smt Uma Nagraj is a classical musician and painter.

Ravana The priestly Asura- by Smt Deepika Dorai

Ravana has attained enormous powers through penance. His wisdom and power is challenged when Rama and his army land on the shores of Lanka. The artist captures this rare visual spectacle in handmade miniature and narrates vividly in the still theatre in miniature art form performance.
Artist Deepika Dorai celebrates art in its depth and variety. She performs , practices and shares art experiences and is cofounder of Bimba The Art Hut Time: Every Saturday at 630pm. Every Sunday at 1130 am. From Oct 3rd to Oct 18th 2009. Her handmade miniature theatres and the aura of the 100 year old venue enhance the festive art experience.

Language – Kannada and English.

Venue: A hundred year old building. 42 ratna vilas road (DVG road corner) Basavanagudi Bangalore 560004.

Open to all ages above 5 years . Free entry.

(Weekday performances for younger children and other groups could be held at this venue by advance intimation of 48 to 72 hours)

Directions to the venue

Landmarks- A hundred year old building. Located on DVG Road -Ratna Vilas road corner. Adjacent to KG Shammanna Park. Opposite Canara bank ATM -DVG road. Behind Netkallappa House. 130 metres from Nagasandra circle end off DVG road.
Directions. From South End circle - south end road to Nagasandra Circle . Right on DVG road. Corner premise on third left opp DVG road Canara Bank. From Netkallappa Circle take Subbarama Chetty road towards Kalakshithi and Upahar darshini. Second left (first after Netkallappa bus shelter) opposite Upahar Darshini on to DVG road. First right behind the old Netkallappa mansion– Ratna vilas road. Corner premise. Free parking on Ratna Vilas road.

For more details call Deepak at 41489354/ 9886635069.