Title: 'The Magic of Fusion - A Calligraphy Workshop'
A workshop by Padma Shri Achyut Palav
Calligrapher, Mumbai, India


Abstract:
The art of calligraphy manifests when an artist envisions letters and symbols beyond their evident forms. Each script has its unique appearance. Each letter is a design and can be exploited individually to create numerous designs and patterns. With this workshop we aim to expand our imaginations by taking one letter each from two different scripts and creating designs using a combination of their forms. Various alphabets from across the globe will be chosen and students will have the freedom to choose any two. This exercise in fusion of scripts will allow the student to explore the scripts, the culture they belong to, the possibilities of blending styles and mainly their potential of application in design. In a way they get to discover the aesthetic promise of various scripts and the magic their fusion creates.

Materials/ tools to be brought by student participants:
Markers, Water Bowl, Brush, Calligraphy Pens and Nibs.

Materials provided by Typoday:
A3 size paper, Black Ink, Camel Transparent Photo Color (Box), Water Bowl


About Instructor:

Padma Shri Achyut Palav

Achyut Palav is one of the foremost names in Indian calligraphy today. With his unique approach and faith in the aesthetic appeal of the art, he has made significant contributions to reviving the glory of Indian calligraphy. His efforts & initiatives have made it possible for the Devanagari script to gain popularity on national & international platforms. Through his various exhibitions and workshops in India and abroad, he has demonstrated calligraphy in Devanagari, English & other Indian languages. He believes that each letter & symbol is a design in itself & has the potential of becoming a piece of art.
He has successfully experimented in fusing calligraphy with performing arts while working with noted musicians, dancers & theatre artists.
Achyut Palav has many publications, exhibitions, and awards to his name, befitting the tremendous work he has done.
He has founded the 'Achyut Palav School of Calligraphy' & established 'Callifest' –A Festival of Indian Scripts. His current work primarily is to promote calligraphy in all spheres of life and ensure that it reaches newer heights of glory.









Menu

Earlier Typo Days