What to Expect

Involving field study, this intense 3-day workshop invites participants to explore, observe and reflect through the art of comics. Participants will develop storytelling techniques, engage slowly with their immediate environments and create graphic stories that capture the essence of their surroundings and reflections. All graphic narratives will be compiled into an anthology, and added to ‘The Elemental You’ exhibition’s gallery ‘The Working Space’.

Day 1 -

The workshop starts with an introduction to abstract art and abstract animation artists, followed by a discussion about narrative in an experimental film. The discussion will be followed by a tour of the exhibition at KNMA where participants will observe and create a one page abstract comics, using the mediums of photography and a mobile app.

Day 2 -

The second day starts with a healing forest walk, with emphasis on observation and sensorial exercises. Coming back to KNMA after the walk, participants will create a graphic narrative based on a memory mapping exercise inspired from the walk.

Day 3 -

The 3rd day will be spent to compile the comics created in the past two days into either a zine or a mini comic book. Participants will learn how to create a mini zine in an A4 size paper. Followed by printing multiple copies of the zine/comic book and final presentation and sharing.

Do You Need to Bring Anything?

Just your creativity and imagination! Don’t forget to carry your mask to avoid pollution.

Who Can Join?

This workshop is open to interested and committed participants aged 18+. Limited seats, so register soon!

Facilitator

Biswajit Das is a documentary filmmaker and animator based in Guwahati, India. Since 2011, he has directed 24 documentary films and over 100 short animation videos. He is also the editor of a periodical anthology of graphic stories published independently from Assam.

Venue

Kiran Nadar Museum of Art No. 145, DLF South Court Mall Saket, Saket District Centre, District Centre, Sector 6, Saket, New Delhi, Delhi 110017, India & Sanjay Van, Qutab Institutional Area, New Mehrauli Road, Delhi - 110016