Corollary Mythologies: Auto Da Fe
| Artist | Surendran Nair |
|---|---|
| Year | 1995-96 |
| Medium | acrylic and oil on canvas |
| Dimentions | 239.7×178.1×- |
| Country | India |
| Year of acquisition | 1999 |
| Collection no. | 1271 |
| Explanation | Set against a dark green background, this faceless torso is covered with small holes and openings. All manner of objects peep out of these openings – whether a skull, a crow, weapons – all are ill-fated items. Hinting at violence and fear, this canvas is nevertheless somehow calm and beautiful. This is one of the “Corollary Mythologies” series which Nair has been creating over a period of several years. Nair is from the Kerala state in southwestern India and this region is said to be politically active area in India. Could the faint political edge which runs like a common thread through this series be one element of this series be one element of this regional tendency? We find a seed of skepticism born in us as we consider all that entwines us, whether history, myth, tradition, sexuality, religion or language. Even the body, which is intended to be free, is here seen as already invaded, no longer autonomous. |
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