Tuesday, June 26, 2007

The Wardrobe by Fathmath Zuhura, self-made dresses, and fabric paint, 2006

Fathmath Zuhura was invited by Theertha International Artists’ Collective for an international women’s residency in Colombo, which was held in July 2006. She has made an installation- The Wardrobe during the residency. This Wardrobe comprises of two dresses depicting life in two different circumstances. One dress portrays the bliss that comes with a protected upbringing. The other dress shows the violence in the society