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Lisna

@lisna.zain

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Illustrator and Visual storyteller
NID Ahmedabad
Shortfilm details: @shurpanakhabeevis_laxmanrekha
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Speechless. I realize a seed I planted years ago has finally, quietly, broken the surface of the soil. A former student brought me a special personalised gift—a gorgeous canvas heavy with the weight of shared memory. A painting commissioned with such thoughtfulness and love on his part, a luminous marriage of the bold, sinuous lines of Kerala murals and the intricate, rhythmic storytelling of Odisha’s Pattachitra. The theme he chose moved me to my core: Chandrabati’s Ramayana — the Bengali peasant women’s Ramayana through Sita’s own searching eyes. It was a gesture he said that reached back to his first semester, 5 years ago, to the Indian Storytelling Traditions module I offer to the M.Des FVC. Have tended to that module for years with a meticulous, almost aching kind of care—gathering research, layering details, trying new approaches and polishing narratives like ancient stones. Yet, one often teaches into a void, never quite sure if the stories are taking root or simply drifting away with the campus breeze. But today, looking at that canvas, the impact of those hours in the classroom felt suddenly, vividly visible. I found myself thinking of the long arc of influence—the two animation film design students who recently carried those lessons into their graduation films, one unearthing the Assamese Sitayana or ‘Kasang Alun’ and the other the rhythmic beauty of the Mappilla Ramayanam. Last week, Prajwal, an MDes Film student, told me that when he was stuck with his screenplay recently, he found his way forward by remembering what I had said in class about the architecture of frame stories and the nested, “story-within-a-story” structure of some traditional Indian narratives. I was tongue-tied hearing that. In these moments, I feel touched and reassured. Less like a ‘teacher’ and more like a custodian of a flame that has successfully leaped to a new wick. There is a profound, quiet relief in it—a sense that the labour of love was not solitary. This painting, with its vibrant colours is a gentle, wordless reassurance that perhaps, amidst the turbulence of change, I am doing something right after all. Grateful to the universe. Thank you: @the.sandwich.guy.
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An hour of storytelling from the National Institute of Design’s Animation Department. A spread of work from students and alumni that moves through moods, ideas and visual styles. It is an exploration of different textures, themes, mediums and voices. All crafted with heart. ICE LOLLY by Vaishnavi Laddha MEMORIES OF MUSIC by Meghana Kankara, Kavyabharathi Krishnakumar, Sandhra KP, Samriddhi Uniyal WOMAN, CHILD, HUSBAND by Kushal Kishore AT THE CORNER by Pukhraj Phadke AMEPA by Kshipra Dhavale THE HUNGER by Lisna C THIS SOCKS by Ananya Bashyam REVERIES by Jerry Anthony THE WATCHERS by Saket Ghaisas TAAR (THIN ICE) by Tsering Lhanzes SELECTED by Partha Mahanta RAILGARI (TRAIN) by Angshuman Dhar JACK OF THE BOX by Anandi Singh, Ayesha Lohar, Kavyan, Niharika Ram, Sneha Sunil @crazyearthling @megkankara @kavyabharathii @sandhrart @samriddhiuniyaal @kushalkishore @kshipradhavle @lisna.zain @trespassers._.will @saketghaisas @t_lhanzes @partha.mahanta @eclipse_2196 @anandisinghh @ayecandraw @_.kavyan._ @somebodysedate_me @nihakkarik 📆 Date: Saturday, 6th December 🕒Time: 2:15 PM 📍 Venue: Mukkti Hall, Mukkti Cultural Hub, Andheri West
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Look what's here!! These beautiful books have been sent all the way from Kerala to our little corner of the country by the super talented folks at @studioniyet! 'Pandu' (Past) is a graphic anthology of five stories that reminisces treasured memories and experiences of a shared past with very unique perspectives and visuals shared by the various contributors. 'Cat Needs A Friend!' is a delightful picture book exploring the theme of friendship and the realisation that maybe companionship isn't as far away as one might think. This title was deservedly short-listed for the best illustration in the children's book category, AGBLF Award 2023 — and we absolutely adore the protagonists! Come get your copy at @pasei_booksandstudio now! Limited copies! Published by Studio Niyet, Kerala #PāseiBookshop PanduGraphicAnthology #CatNeedsAFriend #ReadMoreBooks #Ukhrul #Manipur #Illustration #PictureBooks #ChildrensBooks
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These aren’t just lines to be drawn today and erased tomorrow, let’s make equality stick! It’s time to turn the chalk into action and make sure the lines stay on the board, forever. Let’s keep rewriting the rules, one step at a time. Happy International Women’s Day!💫 #HappyWomensDay #MakeItStick #larc #larcprostudios
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Here’s a sneak peek into the making of - 'India of the Constitution's Dream'. A title that not only inspired us but also came with the responsibility of creating a conceptual film that is meaningful and impactful within the timeframe. A big thank you to the amazing artists who brought this vision to life and to @anjchita , Team Cultre @cultre.in and OPJ Global University for making it all possible! Concept / Direction: 🙋🏽‍♂️ Production: C.MENT Studios @cment_studios Music Direction & Audio Design: Abhijit Shylanath (Emotion Audio) Storyboard: Saran.R.I (Blue Papillions) Animatics: Lizna Zain @lisna.zain , Aromal Designs: Blue Papillions Studios @bluepapillions Arya Saraswati Chethan Kumar Harsha Adappa Karthik.M.G Pavan Kumar Ralson DSouza Rithik.J.Kotian Sushir.U.Bangera Animation Coordination: Sumesh Raghavan Jemima Ann Biju Animation & Colouring: Aakash Pacha Abheesh Vijayaraghavan Arya Saraswati (Blue Papillions Studios) Athul Bilahari Bhadra Balu Jemima Ann Biju Sabu.V Sumesh Raghavan Yadhu Madhav Compositing: Ajayaghosh @ajayaghosh.g ShashiKumar R&D, 3d Animation: Atul Johny (Blue Papillions Studios) Production Support: Ananthu @ananthu_always Himanshu Kumar (Blue Papillions Studios) Vikram Kamath (Blue Papillions Studios) Renu Anna Saji (Blue Papillions Studios) Reel Edit: Sharika Prasad @sharika_prasad39 #constitutionofindia #consitution75 #museum #animation #cmrfa #indiasfirstconstitutionmuseum #
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Glimpses of Pandu! Pandu, an anthology comics, features five stories from our collective past, holding memories, reflections and pages from history. The 96 page book is available in Malayalam and English. The book will be officially released on December 7th 2024. You can preorder the books now!❤️ Link in bio!
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Some say Ahmedabad is beautiful, and here are some reasons not to agree on that ! #nid #Ahmedabad
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Trying film photography for the first time Shot on Yashica electro 35 gifted by @squid.whale , expired Fujifilm, ISO 100
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📍 Thachi Faagli The Mask festival... . . . . . #ourculture #traditional . . . . . . :- potrait by - @lisna.zain
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Three more evenings of feminist cinema in Dilli! Are you coming? @alliancefrdelhi
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We are all set for the Beyond Borders Feminist Film Festival @alliancefrdelhi ! Starting today the film screenings will commence at 6 pm every evening until the 8th December. Curated by @aanchal.krititeam and @filmmaker_reenamohan Open for all. See you!
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