Jenny: different facets into art
At first take you might not take this as an arts magazine. Even the
magazine title itself makes you wonder if it is more of a women's
magazine or a compilation of articles based on home and interior décor
but think again Jenny is an out of the box concept which tackles on
subjects related to the field in a manner which makes you pause, and
rethink along a different track.
A product of Jenny group which churned out dramas like Govi Rajjuruwo
(The King of the Fields), Zorba and the more recent Romeo Juleitla, the
quarterly magazine has seen nine publications. Each issue highlights
up-to-date topics revolving around cinema, theatre and art in general.
It chronicles aspects like the emergence and growth of the fields and is
a handy read for all art enthusiasts.
The latest edition comprises a theme: mechanical lifestyle of the
society. It takes on mature topics like time management, stress and
depression with a serious yet readable note. Little known historic facts
about well known figures in the society. Who guessed the meaning behind
Michael Jackson's trademark musical technique, the sobbing noise he link
with his songs?
Another aspect of the publication is that it comprises film reviews
penned via a professional's eyes. The newest edition includes the
reviewer's thoughts on Mulos Forman's celebrated film One Flew Over the
Cuckoo's Nest. It also has some heart warming and thought provoking
poems printed amid its pages.
They will be concentrating on the contemporary features in the life
of man in their upcoming publication. Several pages of the magazine is
dedicated into finding solutions for the issue.
Intelligence, sensitivity, style, authority and historical insight
are key points of the magazine. It falls under the editorship of Nadeeka
Bandara the editorial board: Jagath Jayasekara, Shermila Perera,
Aravinda Kaushalya and Nayanajith Botheju. This team had been involved
in a number of experimental theatre productions and know their stuff.
They are not afraid to take on a new aspect, technique or concept before
the world and that is exactly what Jenny offers to its readers. Though
slim bound it will keep you engaged for hours.
- Ruwini Jayawardana
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