‘In what language does rain fall over tormented cities’, on at Gallery 27, uses rain as a metaphor of unity. “In a society that’s witnessing divisions over matters of religion, caste, colour and such, why not look at the things that are common to us?” asks Jitha Karthikeyan, artist and curator of the show. She adds, “Emotions like grief, conflict, pain and laughter are common to human beings, like rain that falls equally over us all.”
Coimbatore-based Jitha started curating art in 2018 and has selected eight artists to weave the narrative using their works. The difference, she explains is that she allowed the artists to interpret her curatorial statement and offer works related to it. She did not choose the art but allowed the artists to be active participants in the exhibition. “The artists were given the freedom to share their perspectives,” she says, adding that works are accompanied by artist’s statement.
