The poetics of materiality and self reflection as artistic processes by three women artist
Alamelu Annamalai | Alpana Vij | Mahalakshmi Kannappan
Triloka presents three diaspora women artists with overlapping practices who experiment with materials to explore complex themes of identity, change, and the passage of time. Materiality is the keystone of this exhibition, being not simply about the selection of material but in understanding how each choice provokes the expression of often intimate experiences and emotions. The range of materials showcased in the exhibition possesses unique properties, textures, and capabilities and as the artists work with unconventional materials, they uncover specific associations and symbolism. Materiality functions as a tool for social commentary, environmental awareness, and cultural exploration from rather individual standpoints.
Identity, as seen in the works of the three artists is both a solid construct defined through cultural inheritance and an evolving framework affected by lived experiences. Those who form the diaspora have to regularly confront the shifting realities of self-definition. Triloka collectively addresses themes of cultural heritage, identity, and transformation through innovative material manipulation.
- Deeksha Nath