In Mysuru, this show proudly shows common objects that mean for the common people

The material on the performance placed bare individual history. , Photo Credit: Courtesy Amshula Prakash

“Who says what is art?” Entertainment lawyer and art curator asks Amshula Prakash. “Who decides what is on a wall, under the light, what is being seen?”

JanpriyaA unique show cured by Prakash, this February was held in Mysuru, tried to answer the question that was gathering objects for people. “Give me something that you yourself, something dear, or something that you think is art,” Prakash asked people.

This made diverse contributions, brought storytelling, feelings and connections into objects. “I have often found the most exciting and intense creative gestures in the spaces amidst institutional verification, called light, which were inspired by the famous curator Hans Ularich Obstist, about showing art in” unwanted places “.” I wanted to create an exhibition where art could be considered in everyday environment. “He opened his living room and a friend opened his kitchen.

Visitors at Amshula Prakash’s house, who served as a venue for the show. , Photo Credit: Courtesy Amshula Prakash

The “treasures” obtained from people were as diverse as they were unexpected; Beautiful in the way he had bare personal history. Contribution contributed, domestic assistants, well -traveled neighbors and even the family of Kannada Cinema Icon, Late Dr. Came from the prince. Help her house brought a glass that used to drink from her late husband, an alcoholic. After passing, she was safely placed in the cupboard between her sari. His friend shared the cross-stitch cushion cover from his honeymoon to Palestine. Once a gift shop was purchased as a beautiful memento with traditional embroidery, he has now achieved a new meaning.

Another domestic help, Lakshmi created art with a skill, which has given her both pain and purpose. “He made flowers wires with clothes, paper and fresh flowers.” As a six -year -old child, Lakshmi was often beaten to ensure that he tied the flowers correctly. But as she grew up and respected that skill, it helped her to marry five brothers and sisters. “For me, this is the art,” he told Prakash.

An installation by artist NS Harsh. , Photo Credit: Courtesy Amshula Prakash

“Everything for the exhibition period was of equal value, looking at the sense of shared objects – whether it is a silver crown or a pair of broken glasses used by someone’s grandmother. Outside this personal story, outside this personal story, a glass is just a glass,” says light.

She thinks that the instinct for art is always present among us. “We are always building a mini museum at home, showcases or shelves with important items for us. I have just raised that observation.”

The author is a freelance journalist and co-writer of ‘Rhethink Aging’ (2022).