radha
sahar
I n t e r a c t i v e a r t
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My Work
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weaving ideas together through participation ...
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The
essence of my work is interaction; involving viewers in new ways.
People may touch some of my works, insert written messages, listen
to the music I've composed, or smell a fragrance. Many of my canvases
are cut and twisted to create visual interaction; striking visual
changes are apparent while moving past. I work from intuition to
stay true to my inner voice. I often embed hidden text inside my
works. My focus: movement, colour, symbol, 'thought-form', interaction,
contribution, connected-ness. |
I enjoy the art of catalyzing experiences where people can interact
in fresh ways with artworks, or where they may contribute their
thoughts or express their values. Public input & interaction
is the vitality in my work. I've friends in many cultures and
faith traditions, so I am interested in what makes human life
meaningful. Art is the arena where taboos are ignored, where beliefs
are challenged, where we can stand on the edge ...
In Spirituality in the Public Domain the community explores
ideas, prayers & blessings as positive thought-forms, movements
of energy that may create a brighter future. The paintings are
'receptacles' of positive thought. I start with my own thoughts
or prayers on the back of the canvas, develop a painting or installation,
and invite viewers to take it from there...
My
twisted canvases, (example below), are three dimensional paintings
that intrigue viewers as they experience different images at every
angle.
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I've
supported myself for the past 20 years from my work as a composer.
My children's music has won international awards, and I've several
adult-contemporary albums on the international market. I started
my working life as a Kindergarten teacher, then completed one year
of a Diploma of Fine Arts in Otago before leaving to take up yoga
& meditation (hence my Sanskrit name). Extending my spiritual outlook
to inclusive belief systems, I served on the Wellington Interfaith
Council. My time of late has mostly been dedicated to music, art,
friends & family. I have two children and two grandchildren,
and live in Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand.
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Contact
Radha Sahar, Box 57-233, Mana, Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand
Tel: studio: 64 4 239 9971 Fax: 64 4 2399976
e-mail: radha.sahar@ucamusic.com
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