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Exterior Mural, 35’x25’
Suryapeth, Telangana
2024
A woman in Mohiniyattam attire steps through a glowing portal, her form anchored at the edge of the mural like a sentinel from another time. She is not still; her movement carries us forward, into a space shared by dancers whose gestures ripple across the composition. One gaze leads to another; a hand points toward a man charging a futuristic vehicle.
In this gesture, the mural bridges epochs; ritual movement meets electric motion. The visual journey culminates in the evolving skyline of Hyderabad, a city that holds within its contours both memory and momentum.
While the mural draws on classical dance forms from Kerala and Tamil Nadu, it is not bound to a single region. Instead, it reflects a broader desire to stay connected to cultural roots even as the world moves forward.
Mr Kalakar’s mural doesn’t offer a strict narrative. It invites viewers to sense the rhythm between tradition and change and to imagine a future powered not only by technology but also by memory, movement, and meaning
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Mr. Kalakar India is the pen name of Rahul Kumawat, a Vadodara-based visual artist whose multidisciplinary practice spans mural art, large-scale installations, canvas painting, thread work, and paper quilling. Rooted in an appreciation for cultural identity and evolving heritage, his work reflects on how tradition and modernity intersect, often exploring how technology transforms storytelling. Originally trained in Interior Design (. Hons., 2022), Rahul began his artistic journey in 2018 and turned professional in 2019. Since then, he has completed over 200 projects and earned recognition for his innovative contributions to contemporary art, including four world records. Notably, he holds the record for the world’s largest thread artwork, as well as remarkable chalk and stone installations. In 2022, he was listed among the Top 100 World Record Holders by the World Record Union.Rahul’s practice extends beyond the studio. He represented Gujarat at the Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2022 with the NCC Army Wing, where he was felicitated by ADG Arvind Kapoor and honored by Asia’s first astronaut. His work has been showcased in NFT FYC 2022 and featured in the Times of India.He continues to create emotionally resonant artworks while seeking bold collaborations that expand the scale and impact of his vision.
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