The Irish Times listing for 'A Desire for Closeness'

The Irish Times magazine lists ‘A Desire for Closeness’ in First Fortnight Festival rundown of events

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Extra reviews First Fortnight and 'A Desire for Closeness' Exhibition

Delighted that my solo exhibition A Desire for Closeness is promoted in this review of the First Fortnight Festivals events.

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The Artiscape interviews Nicola Anthony about 'A Desire for Closeness'

The Artiscape Magazine features an interview with Nicola Anthony about the solo exhibition ‘A Desire for Closeness’, January 2020, as part of First Fortnight Festival.

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Artwork Focus: Call to Prayer | INTERSECTION

The idea of the daily prayer that is comparable to a voluntary routine practiced across different cultures and religions and transcends geographical boundaries, is emphasised through the work’s duality in display – in light and in darkness. Like the journey of the sun from dawn to dusk and dusk to dawn, traditions and practices exist in time and are rarely temporal. 

The journeys across Singapore and Yangon that have inspired the creation of this work almost mimics the migration of the birds and their rotations inside the birdcage. This work is a reminder for us all: just as we are guided home “like flocks of birds”, our culture and traditions keep us grounded and remind us of our humble beginnings that have helped us shape our identity.

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