The Call Of The Sea: Kumari Nahappan The Acclaimed Artist Who Uses Seeds As Inspiration
Acclaimed artist, Kumari Nahappan, Is Set To Showcase Her Artwork In A Exhibition Called, "The Call Of The Sea", which involves a group 12 talented female artists.
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Kumari Nahappan?s art pieces are well-known throughout the world and having been invited to the prestigious Venice Biennale is a testament of her mastery in the field. To be able to showcase her works overseas and getting heaps of recognition for it speaks volumes of Nahappan?s unique perception of integrating her cultural beliefs and roots into the contemporary art scene that?s traditionally dominated by western ideals. Â
Prior to being a full-fledged artist, Nahappan was an interior designer and also taught the history of art, architecture and design at a school. She moved to Singapore in the late ?80s and has since based in the sunny island.Â
Catch a glimpse of Kumari Nahappan?s works in the exhibition, The Call Of The Sea. Ahead is an exclusive interview with the artist where she shares more about herself and her creative process.
You originate from Malaysia (Klang), you are now based in Singapore. Tell us about your first steps as an artist"
I have been based in Singapore for the last 31 years. Recollection is not an easy one. Deep interest and connecting ?dots? were probably the first steps. In time the dots changed to punctuation marks and I created works in various m...
The post The Call Of The Sea: Kumari Nahappan The Acclaimed Artist Who Uses Seeds As Inspiration appeared first on LUXUO.
Kumari Nahappan?s art pieces are well-known throughout the world and having been invited to the prestigious Venice Biennale is a testament of her mastery in the field. To be able to showcase her works overseas and getting heaps of recognition for it speaks volumes of Nahappan?s unique perception of integrating her cultural beliefs and roots into the contemporary art scene that?s traditionally dominated by western ideals. Â
Prior to being a full-fledged artist, Nahappan was an interior designer and also taught the history of art, architecture and design at a school. She moved to Singapore in the late ?80s and has since based in the sunny island.Â
Catch a glimpse of Kumari Nahappan?s works in the exhibition, The Call Of The Sea. Ahead is an exclusive interview with the artist where she shares more about herself and her creative process.
You originate from Malaysia (Klang), you are now based in Singapore. Tell us about your first steps as an artist"
I have been based in Singapore for the last 31 years. Recollection is not an easy one. Deep interest and connecting ?dots? were probably the first steps. In time the dots changed to punctuation marks and I created works in various m...
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