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For an artist, the studio is often a solitary place, a sanctuary for ideas to germinate and grow. But what happens when a group of artists are brought together to share this sacred ground? Serendipity Arts Foundation’s residency program offers a glimpse into this unique experiment.
For three months, a diverse group of artists came together to create a vibrant ecosystem of creativity. From the quiet contemplation of writer Saloni Jaiwal to the dynamic energy of choreographer Poornendra Meshram, the residency was a medley of artistic expressions. As they shared their processes, inspirations, and challenges, a sense of camaraderie and mutual enrichment emerged.
“It was like getting into the minds of other artists. Instead of just seeing finished works, we saw the raw energy and evolution of ideas,” says local writer Saloni Jaiwal.
Selected by a jury comprising eminent personalities like researcher and filmmaker Gautham Pemmaraju, contemporary dancer Padmini Chettur, writer and curator Premjish Achari and visual artist Prajakta Potnis, this year’s group began their creative journey on May 15.
The aim of the residency was not to create a unifying theme, but to foster a rich environment for individual expression. The artists, while working on their projects, inevitably found their work influenced by the creative energy around them. “If you really study deeply and read between the lines, you will find how our work has been influenced by each other”, said Adhip Das, one of the resident artists.
Concluding the program is a work-in-progress exhibit, offering a rare glimpse into the artist’s journey. It’s a chance to look beyond the polished final product and understand the creative process.
The artists featured in this year’s residency come from different backgrounds, each bringing a unique perspective to their work. Engineer Adhip Das explores the concept of transformation through his work, combining traditional charcoal animation with 3D digital spaces to create what he describes as “distorted versions of reality.”
Purnendra Meshram, a highly acclaimed contemporary artist, choreographer and performer, presents Life-Less-Life, which blends dance and video projection to explore themes of identity and belonging. “I have created an installation and a projection. And I will also be doing a dance performance on the theme of in-between spaces,” he said.
Sanghamitra, a neuroqueer interdisciplinary artist, uses a mix of unconventional materials, including period blood and hair, to create a multimedia installation and performance that critiques social norms and challenges traditional notions of identity. Her work, “what is left behind after an exorcism,” serves as a powerful protest against various kinds of propaganda.
Sheshdev Studio | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Seshadev Sagaria reflects deeply on the interrelationships of body, illness, housing, tools and caste, presenting an alternative narrative through an exploration of knowledge systems and verification methods. His work is inspired by his visits to the Tribal Museum in Delhi and Sagwala land In Ghaziabad, the process of soil clodification and the worlds dug by earthworms are being investigated.
Urna Sinha’s work focuses on the concept of territory in a constantly changing world. Through mediums such as gouache, inkjet prints and video installations, she explores the movement of the body through ephemeral terrains, creating imaginary landscapes that navigate between memory, loss and survival. She says, “I am currently looking at burial sites as a place where the body merges with the land.”
At Serendipity Arts Foundation, C-340, Chetna Marg, Defence Colony; till August 23 (closed on August 15 and 18); 11am to 6pm
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