Join Asha and Jeev for an engaging Comic Workshop where creativity meets storytelling! The workshop will begin with an introduction to their latest book, Pandu, offering participants a glimpse into the story, characters, and the inspiration behind its creation. The session will have a focus on the fundamentals of making comics, from creating unique characters to crafting compelling narratives, followed by an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at their creative process. The workshop will conclude with a fun, hands-on activity where participants can create their very own comic strip. Whether you're a budding artist, an aspiring storyteller, or simply curious about comics, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to explore the art of comics and bring your ideas to life!

Jeevanath Viswanath: 

Jeev is an illustrator and animator from Kerala, currently based in Bangalore and is the creator of the self-published comic book Cleaning Day and has also illustrated for Studio Niyet's anthology comic book, Pandu. Growing up during the golden age of animated kids' shows, Jeev brings that sense of nostalgia into his work, trying to capture the warmth of those childhood memories. 

Asha Theres:

Asha Theres is an author and illustrator originally from Calicut, Kerala. She is the creator behind ‘Ashante comics’ and has self-published comic books like Ponni and Goat, Blackman, Majeedka & Spacemackerel, and Girl in the New City. Asha enjoys telling stories through comics, illustrations and animations. With a background in architecture and design, she brings fresh perspective to her work. She believes the world is filled with stories waiting to be shared; we just need to listen!