An paintings by S Moe Z, on view at Kalakriti
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Journey and spirituality are among the many recurring ideas explored in Voices From The Golden Land, an exhibition of artworks by Myanmar artists on view at Kalakriti Art Gallery, Hyderabad. A few of these artworks present individuals on foot, travelling far and extensive in quest of tranquillity. The work symbolize religious journey within the land of pagodas, and spotlight the sense of displacement for these affected by battle. Relatively than current a grim image, the artists painting the inside power of individuals to steer ahead. Artworks by Than Kyaw Htay, S. Moe Z, Win Zin and Nay Hlaing Win are on view, curated by Ivy Lin.
An unique showcase of Myanmar artwork just isn’t seen usually in Hyderabad. Speaking in regards to the collaboration, curator Ivy Lin reveals that she met Rekha Lahoti of Kalakriti at a convention in Singapore. “We began speaking about artwork. We mentioned how I acquire and adore Myanmar artwork, and her gallery in Hyderabad. I expressed my want that Burmese artworks must be seen and appreciated by extra individuals since these artists hardly ever get a platform to share their voices with the world.”
Ivy Lin describes Voices from the Golden Land as a celebration of Myanmar’s tradition, numerous ethnicities, traditions and music, because the artworks inform tales of empathy, peace and resilience.
In a few of S Moe Z’s work, we see a monk clad in saffron robes strolling on the jungle precincts or in direction of distant pagodas. Observe carefully and the play of sunshine and shadow involves the fore. Heat golden gentle pierces by way of the darkness and shadows. It’s the artist’s manner of depicting optimism.
One of many artworks by Win Zin
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A play of colors and textures provides a touch of thriller to artist Win Zin’s works. In one in all his artworks from the Buddha Heritage collection, he portrays religion because the supply of power for the individuals of the nation. The collection is alleged to be impressed by his time in monkhood at Mogok Vipassana Dhamma Faculty. In his different collection titled Reviving Traditions, percussion devices take centre stage as he celebrates the position of conventional music within the nation’s socio-cultural cloth.
Within the Silent collection, Than Kyaw Htay’s artwork depicts the realities of displacement and migration. We see individuals on foot, even because the blurred photographs of the pagodas seem on the horizon. In one other paintings, displaced males, ladies and kids stroll, carrying solely their minimal belongings, travelling within the hope of a greater and safer place. The collection is the artist’s depiction of the plight of the Rakhine individuals in transit and he interprets these journeys as a precursor to future migrations.
A member of the Chin tribe as depicted by artist Nay Hlaing; an paintings by Than Kyaw Htay
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Each S Moe Z and Than Kyaw Htay’s works talk about the thought of hope inside adversity, Ivy Lin factors out. “Than Kyaw Htay’s work present the migrants in gold color. It reveals that maybe a brighter future awaits them.”
Artist Nay Hlaing Win additionally concurs with the theme of hope. His artwork depicts the thought of religious solace. Within the Ethnic collection, he portrays the Chin tribes of Myanmar and their cultural heritage. He makes an attempt to painting the life-style of the indigenous Chin hunters within the forest.
(Voices From The Golden Land is on view at Kalakriti Artwork Gallery, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, from August 4 to September 5)
