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Rhythm and Light in Indian DanceThis flash exhibition showcases the startling photographic talent of London-based artist Vinita Agarwal in her exploration of Indian dance.
Through her multi-layered pieces which focus primarily on four styles of Indian dance: Odissi, Kathak, Bharatnatyam and Rajasthani Folk, the viewer is made aware that in no other major art form does time play such an important role as in Indian dance and music.
Agarwal breaks down dance pieces into twenty-second long exposures, in which the intricate relationship between taal and laya - the two rhythmic principles that make up the backbone of the dance - is laid bare.
By placing light sources onto the hands and feet, the delicate precision of movement is communicated: dance steps and hand gestures are mapped by trails of light to convey the time and space they occupy.
This enables viewers to get an unusual, rare and intimate picture of Indian dance.
The exhibition will run over a two day period, including private views on Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th April.
Additionally there will be a talk by the artist including a unique performance by one of the Indian Kathak dancers, Indrani Datta, featured in Agarwal's work.
It is rare and exciting that an artist has observed an intricate and complex approach to dance with such telling, emotional and stunning results.
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