Cover Design

Language - Tamil, Published on December 23, 2023.

Honoring my Dad, Mr. Krishnan's passion for writing and his love for the Tamil language. I Illustrated a design for the cover page of his first book in Tamil, "Oodai."I have taken up the task of designing a cover that is visually appealing and captures the essence of the book. I want to ensure that the cover page conveys the message and theme of the book accurately, creates a lasting impression on the readers, and inspires readers to pick up the book and delve into its contents.

Inspiration

Costumes and Props used in Therukoothu

In his book, the author writes about his childhood experience living in his village and also about "Therukoothu"A street theatre art form enacted in almost all villages of Tamil Nadu. An art which includes mime, dialogues, songs, music and instruments, all at one stage is something unique attracting large number of audience whenever played prior to any religious, social or political events happening in the concerned regions.

Therukkothu involves enacting of scenes from the great Indian epics of Ramayana and Mahabharatha with suitable themes and costumes