All posts tagged: Art

ColoRising Interview with Petite Meller

As a creative Petite Meller's arms extend to the mediums of singing, songwriting, composing and modelling, not to mention the intellectual world of philosphy, all playing an important part of her complete package of artistry. Born Syvan Meller in Paris, the French beauty brings a visual and musical timelessness that is nostalgic in one sense and incredibly refreshing in another during this current era of quick fix entertainment. Known for her signature cheek blush, a representation of past trauma in which her face and body were brutally sunburned, Meller has gone on to become one of the most unique pop stars of today.

‘Devi’ Directed by Priyanka Banerjee

Devi is a powerful short film directed by Priyanka Banerjee. Shot in India, the story revolves around a safe house full of women ranging in various ages, all who have suffered at the hands of abuse. The differences between age and experiences trigger heated arguments among the women before being interrupted by someone ringing the bell to be let in. The women are now forced to decide if there is enough room in the home to take on another victim, which sparks more yelling. Without giving away too much, the film is masterfully done, creating awareness on the issues of physical abuse and sexual assault, with tear-jerking moments throughout.

Sarah P. ‘Maenads’ Video

Singer, producer and writer Sarah P. continues push the artistry of sound and visuals with her latest video 'Maenads'. The title track to her latest EP, the highly creative video features Sarah and dancer Sabina Smith-Moreland in a minimal space creating art, representative of a place of peace and solitude, whilst still dealing with issues of mental illness. This also continues the highlighting of Sarah's background in theatre, as she and Smith-Moreland deliver a brilliant piece of performance art.

ColoRising Interview with Cajsa Siik

There is a soul-stirring magic to the music of Swedish singer Cajsa Siik. However, after releasing organically rich soundscapes for the past six years, with her critically acclaimed third album 'Domino' having dropped in 2017, she began to feel a block inside, coming to odds with the ideas that she wanted to convey, all the while feeling silenced by surrounding noise. Whilst fans have always been immersed in her poetic delivery, Siik began struggling to write. Although this can be an utter nightmare for most artists, she did what many would be afraid to do - simply submit to silence. Within that quietness and stillness, she swam deeper in her thoughts, almost re-examining the person she used to be and the person she is now, creating a meeting ground for the two.

Saad Qureshi at Gazelli Art House, 3 March – 16 April 2017, London

Gazelli Art House is delighted to announce the third solo show of British artist Saad Qureshi to coincide with ‘Places for Nova,’ his public commission for Land Securities in Victoria, opening early 2017. Known primarily for his ambitious sculptural works, drawing has always been a central part of Qureshi’s practice, and the exhibition at the gallery will feature the first international presentation of his new landscape drawings and works on paper.