The Mill in Conversation: Charlene Komuntale, LK Artist in Residence
Schedule
Fri Feb 10 2023 at 06:45 pm to 07:15 pm
Location
The Mill Adelaide | Adelaide, SA
About this Event
Join Ugandan artist Charlene Komuntale for a chat in her studio about work she is developing for the Sanaa Exhibition this February. Charlene is the current LK Artist in Residence, she will be spending 6 weeks living in Adelaide and working from a studio at The Mill supported by Sanaa. Charlene uses digital mediums to create stunning portraits of Black African women that centre empowerment, liberation and confidence. During the talk Charlene will chat about her practice, her subjects and use of symbolism in her portraiture.
When: Friday, February 10, 6:45pm
Where: The Mill’s Sponsored Studio,154 Angas St, Kaurna Yarta
Cost: Free, bookings essential
Charlene Komuntale is a digital artist and illustrator based in Kampala, Uganda. She holds a BA in Animation from Limkokwing University, Malaysia. In her recent series “Not Fragile”, Komuntale portrays women - mostly black African women.
The subject matter is personal yet presented in a relatable way as inspiration is drawn from her own experiences but also informed by the experiences of other women around her. The heads of the women she portrays are covered by different elements, which create poetic yet striking narratives around a broadly relatable figure. Intimacy, tenderness, vulnerability, and female beauty do not suggest fragility. Instead, it is related to strength and unapologetic confidence. Komuntale’s digital paintings deconstruct patriarchal narratives as shaped by culture, religion, and politics and provide a ground for inquiry and interrogation, and for visions of different futures.
The LK Artist in Residence Sponsored Studio is presented in partnership with Sanaa.
Please ensure you read our updated before you attend our venue.
The Mill is an accessible space. Disability access is available via Angas Street, and a disability toilet is also available. More access information is available on our website. If you have any questions or additional accessibility requirements, please contact us at [email protected]
Image: Charlene Komuntale, Viole(n)t Dress, 2022
Where is it happening?
The Mill Adelaide, 154 Angas Street, Adelaide, AustraliaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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