‘Women - Out of The Frame’ at Wendt

‘Women - Out of The Frame,’a photographic project undertaken by the National Peace Council of Sri Lanka in conjunction with Sri Lankan photographer Menika van der Poorten will be held between July 4 and 10 at the Lionel Wendt Art Gallery. The objective of this project is to present new perspectives on women in Sri Lanka.

with the objective of presenting new This project aims to stimulate and support Sri Lankan photographers to go beyond merely capturing an image and delve deeper into the stories and connotations that their photographs deliver. The exhibition seeks to present new conceptual, critical, and multi-dimensional perspectives in the visual portrayal of a woman and her world; images that go beyond the traditional, objectified and stereotypical portrayal of women common in mainstream media.

Women – Out of the Frame will be more than a single photography exhibition and be presented alongside a series of presentations, group discussions which are carried out with the primary goal of supporting the education and uplifting the skills of photographers in the country. The project invites photographers’ across the island to submit photographs for selection towards this project.

The deadline for submission is on March 24,2013. The final selection of images for the exhibition will be based on the entries that go beyond the stereotypes and depict imaginative, creative explorations of women, women’s experiences and other aspects concerning women.

The exhibition is also an ideal platform for talented Sri Lankan photographers to showcase their work, be recognised for their innovative perspectives and most importantly change the way we see women in our country.

Anyone wanting to participate in this project should call 0777 800076 or email: [email protected]