[Tender buttons, and another] Bellyache is the second iteration, rather an extension, of the originally executed [Tender buttons, and a] Bellyache, where the exhibition hopes to provide a contemporary understanding of womanhood through art that reflects personal narratives, sociocultural encounters, and overheard histories. The exhibition strays away from the vicious circle of societal formations, keeping in mind underlying South Asian traditions and currents of suppression.
When it is said to ‘stop bellyaching’ they mean, to cease complaining about something that seems unreasonable or unjustified. Actions, intentions, words, and dilemmas are deliberately caged, buried beneath layers of sediments. They turn to secrets, veils, and endless pits of rubble that turn heavy. Feebly stitched buttons of a garment, when forced to expand beyond capacity will unfasten, or even break to being unruly.
The gut feels full, then again, there is a bellyache — an ache to reveal, an ache to set free, an ache to unravel the hidden bits that make the very foundation of (a) being.
I’m thrilled to be a part of this exhibition, but unfortunately, I won’t be able to attend the opening. However, my work will be there, representing my perspective and artistic voice. I hope you can experience it for me and share your thoughts!
Join us for the opening of our upcoming temporary exhibition, curated by Shristi Sainani (
@shristi_sainani ).
🕕 6:00 pm
🗓️ 5 July’24
📍 Conflictorium Ahmedabad
Artists:
Mayuri Chari (
@mayuri_chari )
Biraaj Dodiya (
@biraajdodiya )
Sewali Deka (
@xe_wali )
Guerilla Girls (
@guerrillagirls )
Piyali Ghosh (
@piyalighosh.11 )
Janhavi Khemka (
@janhavi_khemka )
Shakuntala Kulkarni (
@shakuntala.kulkarni )
Rachel Libeskind (
@rachellibeskind )
Aravani Art Project (
@aravaniartproject )
Aban Raza (
@abanraza )
Julie Rrap (
@julierrap )
Shrimanti Saha (
@shrimantisaha )
Manjari Sharma (
@manjee )
Ayesha Singh (
@ayeshaxsingh )
Urna Sinha (
@flyingorgans )
Zahra Yazdani
This exhibition will be on display until the 6th of August’24.
Special thanks to
@emami_art @sahuushmita @shristi_sainani
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