SRI is an artist and illustrator of Eurasian heritage. Having grown up in both South East Asia and the UK, she draws upon the experience of this mixed background to provide a significant influence in her work. SRI’s inspiration is the synthesis of her exposure to, and interest in diverse cultures, with ideas being generated from an abundant spectrum of visual, mythological and multicultural sources.
SRI weaves these dynamic influences together to produce a fresh, organic and distinctive style. Her flair for expounding her South East Asian roots are apparent in her choice of subject matter and the tropical and enchanting environments depicted in her work. SRI’s intriguing head-scapes, curious creatures and ethereal characters are evoked by her partiality for myth, legend and folklore. The recurrent theme of nature and the elements; portrayal of land, sea, sky, trees, mountains, clouds and flowers underpin this notion. Her work is predominantly characterised by an unusual fusion of fantastical worlds, gentle surrealism and delicate femininity. This is however, anchored with a deeper, more meaningful heartbeat that runs throughout.
SRI’s recent successes include being invited to perform at live drawing events at both The Institute of Contemporary Arts and at The Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre. ‘Between Worlds’ is SRI’s debut Solo exhibition. Having nurtured a keen interest in the UK and global contemporary graffiti and street art scenes, this exhibition is an opportunity for the artist to showcase her work to a discerning audience for the very first time. Building a bridge between worlds, her images incite the viewer to indulge their imagination and create an interpretation of his or her own construction.
The Print House Gallery is proud to support SRI in the next most prominent stage of her career. Please come and join us at the launch event on Thursday 4th February 2010 from 6.30pm.
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