विपरित सपनाहरू (Opposite Dream: The Politics of Local)
- विकास श्रेष्ठ, सुवास तामाङAdivasi Janajati Discussion Series
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विपरित सपनाहरू
Opposite Dreams: The Politics of Local
Sunday, 27 January 2018
Program Synopsis:
For hundreds of years, the mainstream historical narrative of Nepal has excluded the stories and experiences of numerous marginalized, underprivileged, and indigenous communities. Although there have been sporadic instances of vocal demands and protests for an equal representation of diverse identities, cultures, languages, and religions, the state has consistently and strategically oppressed them. The presentation, Opposite Dreams: The Politics of Local, draws attention to these problematic social hierarchies and invasive international influences. It encounters these realities by highlighting the misuse of power, and state-sponsored violence, by focusing on acutely localized situations with an empathetic eye. By using an anthropological perspective and inquiring the socio-physical environments via mixed multimedia artworks, the presentation seeks to unfold these deeply entrenched unjust principles and regulations established in a community, and entice a change in the education system and the national narration.
Opposite Dreams: The Politics of Local, initially took place as an open studio exhibition between 27 Oct - 18 Nov 2018. The curators will be presenting those art works using photo slideshow and oral narration at Martin Chautari.
About ArTree Nepal:
The members of ArTree Nepal practice contemporary art with the belief that art has deep roots in social practice - that creativity can foster meaningful dialogue. Through interdisciplinary practices that focus on critical subject matter, ArTree Nepal strives to create artworks that have social significance and utility. ArtTree projects explore a multitude of identities, cultures, and dynamics with strategic grassroots interventions and a goal of shaping emerging communities. ArTree members approach their work by consciously prioritizing a balance of methodology, materiality, concept and aesthetics to forward their mission to engage audiences and urge them to reflect on social issues. ArTree also aims to further Nepali contemporary art practices by embodying its values of experimentation and self-reflection, as individual artists and as a collective movement.