The 9th Winds of Artist in Residence 2008 Part 1

We are delighted to announce the opening of the exhibition for the two emerging artists, Meera George (India) and Don M. Salubayba (Philippines), who work actively both domestically and internationally.

The two have been staying in Fukuoka since June 9th to participate in the artist in residence program at Fukuoka Asian Art Museum. Through various engagements in activities such as the workshops conducted with the citizens, they have developed new artworks reflecting their experience in Fukuoka as well as the social environments and reality of contemporary times in Asia.

We look forward to welcoming all to see the outcome of their residency.

Meera George
Born in 1979. Works and Lives in Chennai, India.

Studied art at the University of Delhi, India and the Kent Institute of Art and Design, UK. Stayed at Fukuoka Asian Art Museum from 9 June to 19 August, and worked on the installation “Onnagata; the female role in Kabuki played by male actor” which is consisted of performance video and sari-wrapped objects, as well as art exchange activities such as a workshop for junior high school students and talks.

Don M. Salubayba
Born in 1978. Works and Lives in Manila, Philippines.

Studied art at the University of the Philippines.  Stayed at Fukuoka Asian Art Museum from 9 June to 1 September, and worked on the installation “A Brown Man’s Shadow Allegory Project” which is consisted of paintings and projected images based on folklore and history in Japan and Philippines, as well as art exchange activities such as workshops for Fukuoka citizen and junior high school students to make shadow animations.