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Osheen Siva: Karuppu

A colourful painting.
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Don’t miss the first UK exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Osheen Siva at Bonington Gallery, which takes its cues from science fiction, mythology, heritage, and the vibrant colours of South India.

  • From: Saturday 16 March 2024, 10 am
  • To: Saturday 4 May 2024, 3 pm
  • Location: Bonington Gallery, Bonington Building, Dryden Street, Nottingham, NG1 4GG
  • Cost: Free
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Event details

Head to Bonington Gallery to experience ‘Karuppu’ (கருப்பு – meaning darkness/black in Tamil), a new show by Osheen Siva. The exhibition includes drawings and paintings, collaborative tapestries crafted with local woman artisans, and the incorporation of leather, laden with political and caste contexts in India.

Taking a cue from Afrofuturism, Siva’s work brings together science fiction, mythology, heritage, their love of comic books, and the vibrant, joyful colours of South India to create fantastical characters and dreamscapes, reclaiming and reinventing Indian folktales and myths to imagine a decolonised future.

Originally from Thiruvannamalai in South India, and currently based in Goa, Siva is an acclaimed artist whose practice encompasses painting, drawing, performance and public art. As a digital illustrator they have collaborated with leading global brands including Apple, Gucci, and Meta. Find out more

Exhibition Launch

Join us for our launch night on Friday 15 March 2024, 6 pm – 8 pm for a first look round the exhibition. Book tickets

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Location details

Address:

Bonington Gallery
Bonington Building
Dryden Street
 Nottingham
 NG1 4GG

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