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Italian artist invokes goddesses in Nepal exhibition

From Kathmandu Post · (3d ago) English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Italian artist Sara Guberti's solo exhibition, 'Invocation of the Goddesses,' explores the feminine through painting and collage.
  • The exhibition, displayed at Siddhartha Art Gallery in Nepal, blends Hindu deities with Catholic iconography and Sanskrit script with Italian text.
  • Guberti's work emphasizes repetition, spirituality, and cross-cultural dialogue, aiming to reawaken feminine power and connect diverse belief systems.

Siddhartha Art Gallery is currently hosting 'Invocation of the Goddesses,' a compelling solo exhibition by Italian artist Sara Guberti. This exhibition is more than just a display of art; it's a profound spiritual and visual inquiry into the essence of the feminine – its historical erasure, its enduring strength, and its urgent need for reawakening in contemporary society.

Today we are in a very difficult situation. Most of the energy around us is male energy. This exhibition is an invocation to the goddesses because we need to, as women, recognise our power, our choice, and our responsibility.

— Sara GubertiExplaining the core message and inspiration behind her exhibition.

Guberti's artistic practice, rooted in spirituality and symbolism, masterfully weaves together diverse cultural and religious threads. Her canvases, created with acrylics on canvas, feature a striking yet restrained palette of red, black, and white. Visitors will encounter a unique fusion of Hindu deities and Catholic iconography, alongside Sanskrit script and Italian text, creating a visual language that transcends boundaries. This deliberate juxtaposition challenges viewers to engage with unfamiliar symbols and contemplate the universal nature of spiritual expression.

This concept is seen around the world. It is not only for the Catholic religion or Hinduism. Repetition and prayer are in every place.

— Sara GubertiDiscussing the universal nature of spiritual practices and symbolism in her work.

What makes 'Invocation of the Goddesses' particularly resonant in Nepal is its exploration of feminine energy in a world often perceived as dominated by masculine forces. Guberti's work serves as a powerful call to women to recognize and embrace their inherent power, choices, and responsibilities. The exhibition's mobile nature, with Guberti traveling and adapting her work to new environments, mirrors the fluidity and adaptability of the feminine spirit itself. This cross-cultural dialogue aims to foster mutual understanding, encouraging viewers in Nepal to gain insights into Western spiritual traditions, and vice versa.

It is a travelling exhibition. My bag was full of 20 kilograms of canvas rolls.

— Sara GubertiDescribing the logistical and artistic challenges of her mobile exhibition.
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Originally published by Kathmandu Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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