Katha Crazy Twins

Harsh Raman reimagined Kathakali, a traditional dance form from the South of India that synthesizes facial and hand gestures to narrate folk stories. A practice that traces back to 200 BCE, Harsh contemporised its imagery by mixing pop culture references from the 90s such as the Pac-Man video game, a stereo system, a vinyl player and of course Batman, in an attempt to connect with both local and global audiences across different generations.

As the mural unravelled, many local children were energized by its playful aesthetic and joined the process of painting along with the artist. To keep the spirit of this spontaneous interaction alive, Harsh has left the lower part of the two characters’ bodies black as a chalkboard - an open canvas for the kids to draw and explore their creativity while feeling like an integral part of the Lodhi Art District.