Sathya N Prabhu Art Studio
Poikal Kuthirai | 24x36 | Acrylic
Poikal Kuthirai | 24x36 | Acrylic
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24x36 inches | Acrylic on canvas | 2024
- Canvas: Professionally stretched canvas
- Frame: No external frame (unframed)
- Glass: None
- Ready to Hang: Yes
About this Painting
The drums begin. The dancer straps on the dummy horse — the Poikal Kuthirai — and suddenly, impossibly, the horse is alive. The dancer’s legs become the horse’s legs. The crowd roars. This is one of Tamil Nadu’s most beloved and exhilarating folk dance traditions, and it has been making people gasp and laugh and cheer for centuries.
Artist Sathya N Prabhu captures the energy, colour, and theatrical joy of the Poikal Kuthirai performance in this vibrant 24x36 inch acrylic on canvas — the dancer in full costume, the dummy horse resplendent with decoration, the whole composition alive with the rhythm and spectacle of Tamil folk performance. It is a painting that moves.
A celebration of one of Tamil Nadu’s most joyful living traditions — painted by a Chennai artist who grew up with this art form in her bones.
Why this piece?
- A unique original — only one exists
- Signed by the artist, with certificate of authenticity
- Ready to hang on professionally stretched canvas
- Ideal for collectors of Tamil folk art, performance art, and cultural heritage art
- A vibrant, joyful statement piece for any home or cultural space
*** The wall mockup does not accurately represent the true size of the painting, as the scale appears incorrect. Please verify the wall dimensions and ensure the artwork size is suitable before making a purchase.
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***Painting accompanied by an Authentication Certificate***
- International Shipping: Yes
- Surface: Big Canvas Paintings shipped rolled (unless rolling is not possible)
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My canvases and paints are of professional quality, crafted using only the finest materials. Each stretched artwork is ready to hang, with hooks fixed at the back when shipped. Every painting is signed, with details noted on the reverse of the canvas. If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch—I'll be happy to help. Customer satisfaction is very important to me.
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