Tuesday, January 12, 2010

PAST: ART: Siona Benjamin's "Blue Like Me'" at the DC JCC Now - Jan 29th, Free



BLUE LIKE ME

THE ART OF SIONA BENJAMIN

OCTOBER 15, 2009 – JANUARY 29, 2010


Siona Benjamin is a painter originally from the Bombay Jewish (Bene Israel) community; she now lives in the US. Her rich, colorful paintings reflect the experience of being Jewish in a predominantly Hindu and Muslim India. By combining the imagery of her past with her present in America, she makes a mosaic inspired by both Indian miniature paintings and Sephardic icons. This exhibition celebrates and reflects upon the intersections between cultural boundaries and personal identity, displaying vibrant canvases filled with numerous layers, characters and stories.

The Anne Loeb Bronfman Gallery
Gallery Hours:
Sun - Thurs 10:00am - 10:00pm
Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm

Washington DC JCC
16th & Q St, NW
Metro: Dupont Circle or S2 or S4 bus along 16th St

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