FREIGHT GALLERY is pleased to present
SHANTHI CHANDRASEKAR
Maya - Transitory Experiences
Sunday, January 5, 4-6 PM
The word Maya refers to illusion in Indian philosophy and it has inspired my artwork over the years. The Maya: Transitory Experiences installation was inspired by various concepts and theories in physics ranging from the quantum to the cosmic realms. As I punched one hole at a time, constantly aware of the materials and tools’ physical limitations, images of the Big Bang–black holes with accretion discs and voids in the vast space–began to emerge. The varying sizes of the holes refer to the scales in the universe; the layers of paper to different dimensions; and the patterns made by the holes symbolize the symmetries and asymmetries that make matter and life possible. The same white paper changes in value as light and shadows dance on its surface reminding us of ephemerality that can span from a billionth of a second to billions of years.
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*Please note: the exhibition is on view and open to the public for the duration of the 2 hour reception only.
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Photo credit: Maya: Transitory Experiences (detail) Tony Ventouris Photography
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