My painting in progress shots
The Thinnai is a covered platform or verandah in front of traditional houses. Most people spend their day at the thinnai. Cooking , sleeping, chitchatting with neighbors and relatives also happen in this verandah...
I was inspired by a photograph in a local newspaper. The grandma is cooking at the background while her granddaughter is studying with her laptop (given to government school kids by the Tamil Nadu chief minister's education program).
Here in the US houses often have a front porch, a patio, or a deck, but it's not used for as many functions. Our climate doesn't allow us to live outdoors most of the year.
ReplyDeleteNice succession of images.
best, mae at maefood.blogspot.com
You have an amazing gift
ReplyDeleteIt's fun to see your painting coming along.
ReplyDeleteThinnai - I'll remember the word., just as I remember Ayurveda, and other words related to India, and indian culture. Your progress shots are amazing!
ReplyDeleteThe Old vs the New...I like it!
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Donna
Your work is amazing. (Granny Annie)
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing process on your painting. Great work, I like it.
ReplyDeleteSuch an interesting word. Lovely progression too! Amazing work!
ReplyDeleteFabulous, and I like the idea of living outdorrs in summer. Valerie
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful piece, Ashok. It tells such a story.
ReplyDeleteI really like the story of old and new. We sit on our porch in the mornings only this time of year. Super hot in Texas!
ReplyDeleteThe is wonderful, you are quite the artist. Well done.
ReplyDeletebeautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome. Thanks for sharing a bit of the story also. : )
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Lovely idea! Also I was wondering if you caught this bit of nostalgia. https://dev.vijeejournalist.com/2023/10/in-madurai-city-of-movie-theatres/
ReplyDeleteGreat WRITUP!
Deleteglad you read it. I don't believe I have been to Kakkathoppe Theru ever ;-(.
ReplyDeleteOne of my school friends liked in that street. I had been to his house once.
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