s.il.hou.ette
• Mixed Media
World Premiere
An exhibition in paper by Janaki Lele and Ellen Schlobohm.
In this exhibition, emerging artists Janaki Lele and Ellen Schlobohm explore cultural and personal connections to paper art and papercutting. These art forms have evolved under different styles within many cultures the world over, and the artists reflect on these traditions through their respective heritages, cultural identities and experiences. Creating intricate and beautiful contemporary works that re-imagine the papercutting traditions of Sanjhi (India) and Scherenschnitte (Germany), in s.il.hou.ette the artists will invite audiences to share in their skills and passion for paper.
Opening Night: Thursday 14 February, 6pm.
In this exhibition, emerging artists Janaki Lele and Ellen Schlobohm explore cultural and personal connections to paper art and papercutting. These art forms have evolved under different styles within many cultures the world over, and the artists reflect on these traditions through their respective heritages, cultural identities and experiences. Creating intricate and beautiful contemporary works that re-imagine the papercutting traditions of Sanjhi (India) and Scherenschnitte (Germany), in s.il.hou.ette the artists will invite audiences to share in their skills and passion for paper.
Opening Night: Thursday 14 February, 6pm.
Presented by: Nexus Arts
The Nexus Gallery showcases emerging and established artists from diverse cultural backgrounds working across a range of mediums in a contemporary context.
Nexus Arts’ curated Visual Arts program presents artists who push the boundaries of contemporary art practice, initiate discourse and debate about cultural diversity through their works, and explore new ways of expressing relevant social issues surrounding cultural diversity in Australia.
Nexus Arts is a contemporary arts organisation generating positive social outcomes by promoting understanding, acceptance and respect, celebrating difference and diversity through the arts.