Gauri Gill
India
India
En Actos de Apariencia, Gauri Gill (n. 1970, Chandigarh, India) habló sobre las complejidades de identidad y riqueza cultural de una comunidad indígena moderna en Maharashtra, India. Cumple con esta intención mostrando obras que van más allá de los límites, jugando con la fotografía, creando obras de arte. Inspirado en las máscaras de papel maché que se usan en fiestas que representan escenas indígenas y mitos hindúes. Gill colaboró con la tribu local Kokna durante una visita al distrito Jawhar de Maharashtra. Los hermanos Subhas y Bhagvan Dharma Kadu. Dos artesanos importantes trabajaron con sus familias en la comunidad creando nuevas máscaras. Estas máscaras representan animales, objetos e individuos que son relevantes para la vida de los artistas y su comunidad. Una apariencia totalmente diferente que las máscaras hicieron para el festival que simbolizan dioses y deidades tribales. Las imágenes revelan realidades contemporáneas y tradiciones tribales que han sido alteradas para adaptarse a los tiempos modernos. Los espectadores observan escenas comunes de la India diaria, con algunas pequeñas modificaciones utilizando íconos tradicionales. La intención de Gill va más allá de la documentación, ya que proporciona a las culturas indígenas no reconocidas una plataforma para ser visible, destacando una narrativa creada por los propios sujetos.
In Acts of Appearance Gauri Gill (b. 1970, Chandigarh, India) talked about the complexities of identity and cultural richness of a modern indigenous community in Maharashtra, India. It fulfills this intention showing works that go beyond limits, playing with photography, creating Works of fine art. Inspired by the papier-mache masks worn in parties depicting indigenous scenes and Hindu myths. Gill collaborated with the local Kokna tribe during a visit to the Jawhar district of Maharashtra. The Subhas brothers and Bhagvan Dharma Kadu. two important craftsmen, worked with their families in the community creating new masks. These masks represent animals, objects and individuals that are relevant for the lives of the artists and their community. A total different appearance that the masks made for the festival that symbolize tribal gods and deities. The images reveal contemporary realities and tribal traditions that have been altered to fit modern times. Viewers observe common scenes from daily India, with a little alterations on it using traditional icons. Gill's intention goes beyond documentation, as it provides unrecognized indigenous cultures with a platform to be visible, bringing to the fore a narrative created by the subjects themselves.
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In Acts of Appearance Gauri Gill (b. 1970, Chandigarh, India) talked about the complexities of identity and cultural richness of a modern indigenous community in Maharashtra, India. It fulfills this intention showing works that go beyond limits, playing with photography, creating Works of fine art. Inspired by the papier-mache masks worn in parties depicting indigenous scenes and Hindu myths. Gill collaborated with the local Kokna tribe during a visit to the Jawhar district of Maharashtra. The Subhas brothers and Bhagvan Dharma Kadu. two important craftsmen, worked with their families in the community creating new masks. These masks represent animals, objects and individuals that are relevant for the lives of the artists and their community. A total different appearance that the masks made for the festival that symbolize tribal gods and deities. The images reveal contemporary realities and tribal traditions that have been altered to fit modern times. Viewers observe common scenes from daily India, with a little alterations on it using traditional icons. Gill's intention goes beyond documentation, as it provides unrecognized indigenous cultures with a platform to be visible, bringing to the fore a narrative created by the subjects themselves.
More: https://theartling.com/en/artzine/unmasked-gauri-gills-acts-of-appearance-at-moma-ps1/?fbclid=IwAR20-3CxgKKO3qMAJmkNPxv-d0rPxUUtr0Es0jplgXQG_TyZsaQFE2UBLYs