Struggle For Survival
Eagerly awaited, colorful and eventful ' these words describe the Kala Ghoda art festival, the most famous of its kind in Aamchi Mumbai and perhaps the country! The show is a pot-pourri of exhibitions, gallery and street shows, films, literary events, music concerts, dance performances, theater, heritage walks, a food bonanza, and a buzzing street festival. People come here from the entire country to be a part of it, either as a participant or a witness.
Kala ghoda arts festival is one of the most colorful festivals of Mumbai. It lasts for one whole week. People of different castes and creed of all age groups attend this festival of colorful and action packed events. The best part is Music bands in the evening! All the cultures and communities gather together on the ocasion of this festival.
In the last version of this festival, the single most crowd puller was an amusing, plebicolor sculpture named 'Mosquito Man' by the sculptor named Jayaram Gopale, who has come up with the sequel this time. The installation this time has the Mosquito kid walking a tight rope. Jayaram Gopale draws inspiration from the life and issues of the common man, which are reflected in his work. What he wanted to say with this installation? Let's listen to his words'
Tension:
Stress...fear...struggle for survival. Day-to-day existence for most of us has become like walking a tight rope. No matter who or what or where we are... careful balance of life for every Mumbaikar is an essential skill.
Sculptor: Jayram T. Gopale (jayramgopale@gmail.com)
Venue: Kala Ghoda square, Camera: Nikon Coolpix 3200, Event: Kala Ghoda Arts Festival - February 2009.
Article source: http://www.abhijitsplanet.com/pratibimb/index.php?showimage=113
About the Author:
Photographer from Mumbai