By intertwining mythology, resistance and ritual, Sasmita creates works that confront colonial legacies and patriarchal norms, offering a profound meditation on identity, history and the sacred feminine, with “Into Eternal Land” at the Barbican in London marking her first solo show at a major institution. This opportunity allowed me not only to learn about the art of Kamasan painting, but also to gain insights into Mangku’s life lessons and experiences as both a traditional Balinese woman artist and a Hindu priestess, who has faced various challenges in terms of existence and ideology in her work. What draws you to these epic tales of love and romance, war and death, the journey to the afterlife, heaven and hell, and how do you reinterpret them for contemporary audiences?
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Published at: 2025-04-19 20:31:35
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