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UPDATED: Multi-genre production ‘Kolam’ celebrates the culture of India, May 24
“Kolam: A Colorful Sketch of India,” 3 p.m. Sunday, May 24, Fath Auditorium, Cincinnati Art Museum. $8 museum members, $16 non-members; $5 children/students/seniors. (513) 315-9286.
NEW PHOTO:
Anusha (Lexington) and Anupriya (Dayton) rehearsing for the piece ‘Wonders in Stone’
“Kolam” is a multimedia musical theater production that uses a combination of visuals, live music, multi-genre Indian dance and story telling to explore the intimate relationship between the Indian performing arts and the visual arts and the underlying philosophy of cultural inclusiveness. Included in this performance is the world premiere of “A Duet for Flute and Harp in the Indian Spring Raga Basant,” featuring world musician Lori Kesner.
The Cincinnati Art Museum hosts this performance in conjunction with the Butterfly Festival at the Krohn Conservatory which is celebrating butterflies from India this spring. A Grand Parade will travel from the Conservatory to the Art Museum at 1 p.m.
“Kolam” is composed, directed and produced by internationally known musician and composer Kanniks Kannikeswaran whose creations are consistent with his vision of building community by celebrating threads of commonality across diverse cultures.
“Globalization is bringing people together in unprecedented ways,” Kannikeswaran said in an e-mail. “The Indian diaspora’s presence is felt in many parts of the globe and the Cincinnati area is no exception. What is Indian culture? What does it offer to the world apart from a skilled technological workforce? What are the images of India apart from what is seen in popular media?”
The tamil word “kolam” means a sketch or a pattern. The production takes audiences on a journey that demonstrates the intimate relationship between the Indian visual and performing arts and the spirit of cultural inclusiveness that characterizes India. It is an intense performance featuring an original music score along with various diverse and colorful Indian classical, folk and contemporary dances and multimedia visuals woven together with a powerful narrative.
IMAGE: Featured dancer Sagoree.
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