Divine art

Abhishek Singh cleverly uses different styles to illustrate different periods in Krishna

CAPTURING the life of Krishna in a graphic novel is a monumental task, given the sheer number of stories that exist about this Hindu deity, not to mention the revered position he holds within Indian culture.

Krishna: A Journey Within, by India-based artist, graphic novelist and animated film director Abhishek Singh, attempts to accomplish this by balancing a simply told story with breathtaking artwork. It is an approach that succeeds more often than it fails, as what the graphic novel lacks in narrative depth, it makes up for with vividly emotional images.