The New Indian Express ·
Art from the margins
Anant Art Gallery will present 'Phantasms', a solo exhibition by artist Thamshangpha ‘Merci’ Maku, exploring themes of memory, identity, violence and life in the borderlands. Curated by Anna Sireiliu Charenamei and Sohorpem Kazingmei, with Shaleen Wadhwana as curatorial advisor, the exhibition will open on September 10, and remain on view till October 31.
Born in Chandel, Manipur, in 1999, Merci’s practice takes inspiration from tribal Naga culture, indigenous flora and fauna, and the relationship between communities and their environment.
The exhibition brings together his works across painting, canvas, ceramics and installation. It explores experiences of occupation, violence, homesickness and melancholy.
