Visual Arts & Film

Two Worlds Collide

TWO WORLDS COLLIDE bringing two worlds closer : a migrant and an artist.

Dates 03 - 13 Oct
Time 11:00am - 5:00pm (Come and go as you please)
Venues SOL GALLERY

FREE EVENT

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TWO WORLDS COLLIDE A migrants love letter to Melbourne. World's first book to gallery exhibition.

Visual Arts & Film

Image Credit: Rohit Bhasi

Written and Directed by: Nandita Chakraborty
Artist: Samantha Lord, Akshay Gandhi, Laura Bailey, Nandita Chakraborty, Rohit Bhasi and Shipra Anand
Set Design: Shipra and Nandita

Embark on a groundbreaking journey through the senses with the world’s first "book to gallery" experience, inspired by the evocative memoir, "Dirty Little Secrets." This immersive event delves deep into the emotional and sensory landscapes of migration, masterfully bridging the two worlds of its author: the one she was born into and the one she now calls home.

Attendees will explore the artist's journey through touch, feel, and sound, gaining a profound perspective on the intricate tapestry of migration. This sensory odyssey invites visitors to connect intimately with the author's experiences, touching on the essence of what she has carried into her new life.

Internationally acclaimed artist Akshay Gandhi and the renowned creator of the book cover, Rohit Bhasi, will showcase their talents alongside esteemed local artists Laura Bailey, Shipra Anand, and Indigenous artist Samantha Lord.

Shipra Anand’s alpona or rangoli, renowned for its intricate patterns and vibrant colors, serves as a cultural bridge to the author's heritage. Through its tactile and visually striking presence in the exhibition, attendees can connect directly with the world the author was born into.

Conversely, Samantha Lord’s dot painting, with its meticulous detail and spiritual significance in Indigenous art, embodies a deep connection to land and cultural identity. This art form beautifully symbolizes the author's journey to a new home, weaving together her experiences into a new cultural context.

About Nandita

Nandita Chakraborty is a celebrated neurodivergent screenwriter and author, recognized for her impactful novellas and storytelling. Dubbed the "Accidental Writer," her acclaimed works, 'Meera Rising' and 'Rosemary’s Retribution', emerged from her therapy rehabilitation in 2016-17, after surviving a 40-metre rock climbing accident.
Her writing, blending realism with fantasy, delves into themes of love, identity, sexuality, disability, and the immigrant experience. Her novellas have been recognized as finalists at the International Book Festival 2018 and the American Book Festival.

Nandita is the winner of Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence in Arts 2023, and her short-film 'Brush Strokes' was a semi-finalist at the New York International Screenplay Awards and Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards.

Nandita's latest exhibition, Two Worlds Collide, is inspired by her memoir 'Dirty Little Secrets', which was a top ten choice at Delhi Wire in 2022.

I am very proud of my 'Two Worlds Collide' exhibition. I have assembled a team of incredibly talented artists including:

Samantha Lord : A lauded indigenous artist from the Budjiti tribe, above the border of NSW, practicing Visual Arts & Design for over 30 years.

Akshay Gandhi: A renowned theatre artist and facilitator, known for his extensive training and performances worldwide, and currently focused on creating a conservatory for marginalized artists.

Rohit Bhasi : A Bengaluru-based illustrator and mural artist, celebrated for his work interpreting myths and cultures, including illustrating the cover for her memoir, Dirty Little Secrets.

Laura Bailey : An emerging multi-disciplinary artist whose work at the Victorian College of the Arts explores memory and identity through innovative silhouette sculptures.

Shipra Anand : A digital user experience researcher and artist specializing in contemporary and realistic art, and has entered the Archibald Contest 2024 with a portrait of Nandita.

nanditachakrabortyauthor.com.au

Duration: Come and go as you please
Event Accessibility: Deaf or Hard of Hearing Rating: Partially Accessible, English no barrier
Age suitability: G

Two World Collide is World's first book to Gallery exhibition inspired by her Memoir Dirty Little Secrets. Its a tribute to the country a migrant creates art with the collabration of artists and creating that familial world of visceral, sound and feel.

SOL GALLERY
420 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, VIC, 3065

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Two World Collide - A Migrant's Love Letter to Melbourne

Sessions: In Person Events

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