“The Essence of Art...”
In Memoriam Amrita Sher Gil
Sivasakti Kalánanda Dance Theatre
/ 14 July, 2024 20:30
Genrefolk dance
Number of Acts1
Duration70
Amrita Sher Gil, of Hungarian-Indian origin, was one of the most enigmatic and tragic artists of the first half of the 20th century. In the few active years she was given, she became one of the most important figures in contemporary Indian painting. She created her art on the border between two worlds, constantly seeking a balance between the two. The dance piece brings her paintings to life. The performance focuses on the artist behind the paintings – a Hungarian-Indian woman struggling with ambivalent situations and feelings, and with the preconceptions of her environment.
She lived and painted in the triangle of India, Hungary and France.
Her painting is a fusion of Indian and European art. In her short life full of secrets and tragedies, Amrita created powerful works that introduced European art to India and defined the image of India in universal art, by creating a link between Indian and Western art.
Performed by Kincső Pethő, Antónia Zboray, Anikó Major, Lilla Péri, Panni Somi, Túri Virág, Tünde Vass, Krisztina Kunvári, Leat Leblanc Mihaela
Music: Szabolcs Tóth, István Lerch, Balázs Virágh
Graphics, video: Gergely Turáni, Melinda Sóvári, Judit Szántó, Fabien Leblanc
Costume: Etelka Csekő
Directed and choreographed by Panni Somi
