Luncheon in the Graveyard | Preema Nazia Andaleeb

LUNCHEON IN THE GRAVEYARD

11pm – 12pm, Thursday, 26 September

St Maelruain's Churchyard Cemetry

Duration: 60 minutes

The performance explores the complex nature of human actions and the evolving identity as one, using body as a metaphor. The gesture depicts the juxtaposition of two different cultures that are influenced by many narratives over the years. The amalgamation of religious discourses and historical narratives has an interesting impact on both of the cultures as a paradox. Though the graveyard is a holy and sacred place, death is constant regardless of culture, religion, and cast. We might have a concept of after death, but death is illusive, and thus, it is a concept that stands alone in isolation.

About Preema Nazia Andaleeb

Preema Nazia Andaleeb is an unpredictable, visionary, and provocative Bangladesh born visual artist. Her tactile imagery, contrasting approach creates visual tension which is an weapon to challenge stereo typical mindset. She represented Bangladesh national pavilion at the 58th Biennale in 2019. Her works includes painting, drawing, text, singing, dancing, installation and performance. Along with 23 solo expositions, she has shown her works at 11th & 12th Florence Biennale, Overlapping Kassel Documenta 15, Asian Art Biennale, Istanbul Biennale, Tuyup Art Fair/Istanbul, Art Dubai, Art Basel, Art Asia Miami, Venice International Art Expo, Bangladesh National Museum, Heritage Museum, Uzbekistan, Asian Museum/Poland, Fukuoka Museum, Japan including many more. Preema created performances at Sanskrit Artist Residency, India, Geoge Keyt Residency, Sri Lanka, International Performance Art Residency, Venice, Collective Signatures performance marathon, Spain, Royal Overseas League,UK, including many other spaces in Bangladesh, USA, Greece, Italy, Poland, Batislava, Prague, Germany. Preema is the Chairperson of Preema Arte Foundation, Founder of Performance Art Bangladesh.

Image: Third Eye, Athens, Preema Nazia Andaleeb. Photo by Christina Fylaktopoulou

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