The Barbican's Curve Gallery hosts 'Citra Sasmita: Into Eternal Land', an exhibition that challenges traditional gender roles by featuring Indonesian tribal art created by female artist Citra Sasmita. Utilizing the historically male-dominated Kamasan painting technique, Sasmita presents extensive scroll paintings that explore themes of female transformation, intertwining mythological and environmental elements. The exhibition is divided into three engaging zones, including decorative shrines and contemplation areas, inviting audiences to reflect on gender dynamics in art while exploring the rich narratives of identity and rebirth. The show runs until April 21st, 2023, and is free to visit.
The exhibition 'Citra Sasmita: Into Eternal Land' challenges traditional gender roles by showcasing Kamasan painting, historically dominated by men, now represented by a female artist.
Citra Sasmita’s scroll paintings, reminiscent of doom paintings, portray female transformations that juxtapose natural and supernatural elements, illustrating identity and rebirth.
In three zones, the exhibition presents a unique blend of tribal art and contemporary themes, encouraging contemplation and appreciation of gender dynamics in art.
Visitors are invited to reflect in a final zone, highlighting the creative disruption of traditional norms, marking an important shift in Kamasan narrative art.
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