'LAAL DaBBA' (THE RED BOX)
Embark on a self-exploration journey through the eyes of the red postbox.
why did i create 'laal dabba'? watch this video.
At a certain point of time in my life, I found myself caught in the grip of time, feeling irrelevant and redundant. The world around me had changed, and I felt stuck in the realities of my own making. The ubiquitous (yet invisible) red post box (Laal Dabba) mirrored my psychological state and it triggered off a deeply personal exploration.
EXPERIENCE 'LAAL DABBA'
Buy the book, start journalling.
LAAL DABBA is a 64-page, hardcover booklet comprising Hari Krishnan's original art, photography and creative writing.
It is a nostalgic tribute to the endearing red letterbox that we have fond memories of.
This unique personal journal is full of creative evocations, nudges and inspirations for self-reflection and expression by the ubiquitous, endearing neighbourhood red letter box.
Price: INR 699/-
Order link:
https://www.welcometogoolar.com/product-page/laal-dabba-journal
Buy the art.
Choose from a series of six prints on Museo Grade Paper or Inkjet on Canvas.
Size: 30in x 40in
Price: INR 35,000 per print (stretched/ mounted)
Customisation available
Choose from a series of six posters (art + creative writing)
Size: A4, framed
Price: INR 2000 per piece
Delivery charges extra as per actuals.
To order, e mail request to:
Experience the Laal Dabba immersion.
Join me for a group immersion where we will explore our inner landscape and conversations within ourselves. Using diverse tools across conventional L&D spheres, psychometry and traditional methods of observing human condition, our purpose will be to achieve clarity on how we make meaning of ourselves and the world around us.
E-mail me for a discussion:
how 'laal dabba' evoked deep emotions
"Only love can bring me back to life"
As he turned the first few pages, film star Salman Khan responded with this special message.
"Raabta-E-Waqt" - a dialogue with Time
Lt Col Varun Bhasin has special memories of the red post box - his duties included that of censoring letters from the high altitude battle zone of Kargil in early 2000s. Here, he reads out from a piece he crafted years ago, inspired by the art.
'Letterbox in the snow': a microstory by Kaustav Niyogi
Kosty is a dear friend and an exceptional creative genius. He has been privy to this whimsical project of mine since the very beginning. Here he narrates a microstory where the Laal Dabba is at the centre of the tragic love story.
HOW 'LAAL DABBA' CAME ABOUT
An interview with Sandeep Tewari, an ardent vlogger and storyteller. Watch this fully to know the stories behind 'Laal Dabba'.
write in, post your thoughts
I would love to hear from you. Let me know what you feel about Laal Dabba. Tell me if you have a product or service query. Anything at all. Mail to hari@culturedrum.com. Or simply leave your e-mail address below. Cheers!
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