VISUALLY VIRTUOSO
‘Identities’: A Visual Engagement’, arts component of Colomboscope
will be held at The Brick Studio, Park Street Mews, Colombo 2 from March
22 to 24.
Participating artists
* Anoli Perera
* Anomaa Rajakaruna
* Aruna Vidanaavachchi
* Dominic Sansoni
* Janananda Laksiri
* Kingsley Gunatillake
* Lakisha Fernando
* Manori Jayasinghe
* Pala Pothupitiye
* Pradeep Chandrasiri
* Priyanthi Kumari
* Sajeewani Hewawitharana
* Chinthaka
* Poornima Thenuwara |
‘Identities’: A Visual Engagement’, is the visual arts component of
Colomboscope that also includes Literature, Film and Dance. Colomboscope
2013 has adopted the theme of “Identities’ and this multi-disciplinary
arts event explores the different approaches to the theme ‘Identities’
through the various disciplines.
From a visual art context, when examining how different artists have
addressed the notion of ‘identities’, it is revealed that while a small
percentage of artists approach the theme directly, most artistes and
their works have dealt with the theme subliminally. In addition, what
has emerged, are the various sub-themes of ‘Identities’ that include
cultural, gender, sexual, institutional, political, national and of
course, personal identity.
The curatorial process and focus has been to identify and bring
together relevant existing artworks in Sri Lanka, some of which have
been recently created, some which have been previously exhibited, and
some of which may have been produced several years ago, to create a
narrative on the theme that best exemplifies the various approaches to
the subject of ‘Identities’.
Lalith Manage has been invited to work extensively with artistes as
well as to take part in the curatorial process. The curatorial selection
process has been an open dialogue between the artists and the curators,
in deciding what are the most interesting visual expressions that look
at the concept of ‘Identities’, in a and wide-ranging and expansive
manner.
The intention is that these visuals act as a stimulus to engage the
viewer to observe, question or relate to how these visual artists have
connected with the various concepts of identity. It is for this reasons
that these works have been selected.
This exhibition, it is expected, will enhance and compliment the
discussion panels, performances and screenings of this exciting cultural
event.
There will be an opportunity to see some of these works and related
works after the event at an exhibition held at Hempel Galleries, 30/3
Barnes Place, Colombo 7. For more information, visit
www.hempelgalleries.com,
[email protected].
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