ART EXHIBITION The ART of folklore by 11 renowned artists from Meghalaya Curated by Dakti & NE Arts Initiative
The artists of the community have always had a perceptive sensibility to the oral folklore. They draw from their memory and experiences of being a recipient of the oral tradition and visualize them using their own interpretation. The artists also explore the many locations within Meghalaya from where these tales originate.
The Collection:
FALL FROM GRACE by Raphael Warjri THE OFFERING by Benedict Skhemlang Hynniewta AP JON by Careen J Langstieh DEATH OF SIER LAPALANG by Treibor Lyngdoh Mawlong SHA IEW LURI LURA & HA IEW LURI LURA by Tony Slong KYLLA-LANG by Rangskhembor Mawblei MAW-NGUID-BRIEW-NGUID-MAW by Naphisabiang Khongwir SIEN SAN KHANA by Federick Hynniewta KAMAI – RECLAIMING by Conrad Syiem UNTITLED by Balaiamon Kharngapkynta THE FALL OF TYRNO by Growfield Nonglait
Presentation
Presentation on Music from Meghalaya by Gautam Mukhopadhaya. A former Ambassador of India to Syria, Afghanistan, and Myanmar.
Demonstration
Demonstration on traditional instruments and tunes by Benedict Skhemlang Hynniewta - A visual artists and musician, Risingbor Kurkalang - Musician and a Master Craftsman along with musical performances by Ridahunlang Gatphoh – Designer, singer, songwriter, founder Dakti, Peter Marbaniang – Designer, musician, Co- founder Dakti, Katrikeya Vashist – Musician and Makrand Sanon-Musician , performing Artist.
Photo Exhibition
Musical Memoirs by Ahmed Hossain – Photographer, photojournalist, and founder of photo studio Karuz Photographers 1971.
Musical Memoirs
A visual insight into the festivals, rituals, musicians, and tribal musical instruments, a reminder of the rich legacy, history, and culture of the Khasis, Jaintias, and Garos sensitizing people about the need to safeguard the craft of making and the skill of playing traditional musical instruments.
Food Tasting
The Khasis also have a rich culinary heritage, and so a tasting menu of traditional flavors has been set for the guests. Giving a genuine platform for local artists to showcase their most authentic creations, Meghalayan Age: The Store seems to demonstrate the local artists’ outstanding art and craftsmanship.
