PAINTER
S Krishnappa
"Those who give with joy, that joy is their own reward.” Kahlil Gibran."
Krishnappa’s art is filled with music, dance, decoration & celebration. His calling comes from the striking of drums, whistle of the flutes and clarinets, full-throated songs of musical mendicants. He has seen them since his childhood, and the sight of these people with rich talents stands clearly etched in his memory. These simple people are neither beggars nor street corner performers. They belong to no particular region or religion: they are nomadic. They are humble men and women with amazing skills and abilities. For them, music and dance are part of everyday existence. They sing in different tunes and languages but their message is universal. They narrate stories from the epics; they sing high pitched hymns and solemn prayers. Above all, they entertain and educate everyone around them, day and night, for a handful of rice or bread. Krishnappa looks at these musical mendicants lovingly and objectively; recollecting their virtuous signs and gestures: rejoicing their melodic throb...
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