The “Arte Vivo” programme, held on 27th February 2025 at 1:00 PM in the Central Auditorium, was a remarkable celebration organized to commemorate the renowned artists around the world on the behalf of International Artist’s Day (October 25th). The event brought together a diverse group of students, faculty, and art enthusiasts, all coming together to honour the artistic contributions that have shaped global culture. Directed by Tresa Saritha Varghese, the event blended visual arts, dramatic performances, and literary recitations to provide an enriching experience for all attendees. Through these performances, the programme aimed to educate, inspire, and celebrate the vast cultural diversity present in artistic forms worldwide.
The programme commenced at 1:00 PM with a warm welcome to all attendees, setting the stage for an afternoon filled with artistic performances and cultural engagement. The significance of International Artist’s Day was discussed, emphasizing its global importance in honouring the contributions of artists.
The first performance was a poetry recitation by Jahana, a third-year BA English student, dressed as the iconic poet Kamala Das. Jahana recited one of Kamala Das’s profound poems “Until I found you”, paying homage to her legacy as a powerful literary voice in Indian and global poetry.
A theatrical recreation of one of the most iconic scenes from the film Titanic was performed by Nandana and Gopika, both third-year BA English students. Their dramatic re-enactment brought cinematic art to life, capturing the emotion and nostalgia of the film’s most memorable moment.
A dramatic musical performance by second-year MA English students George, Afreena, Aardra, Amal and Shilpa, reimagining one of William Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, Othello. The performance artfully combined drama and music, enhancing the emotional depth of the story.
A live tableau recreated the iconic paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, showcasing his depictions of Indian mythology and culture. This stunning visual presentation was brought to life by students from both the BA English and MA English classes, who donned costumes and posed as human models to depict these legendary works. The visualisation included Swarga as ‘Flower girl’, Gopika as ‘Lady holding a fruit’, Amritha as ‘Nair lady with fruits’, Sona as ‘Lady with a lamp’, Seethalakshmi as “Maharani Chimnabhai”, Faifoosa as ‘Milkmaid’, Anagha as ‘Hamasa Damayanti’, and Ashwathy as ‘Lady in Contemplation’.
