Vishmi Helaratne: Work From Home
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Vishmi Helaratne (b.1995, Te-Whanganui-a-Tara) delves into the complex histories of Sri Lanka and their own upbringing here in Aotearoa, and the politics of sex and identity to present speculative meditations of past, present, and future worlds. Through combining gastronomic and painting techniques Helaratne creates luscious and surprising textures and perspectives to explore social customs, hospitality, multiculturalism, language, and storytelling.
"Learning how to work from home amid the global pandemic was a difficult adjustment for many. Creating a multi-functional personal space without it feeling suffocating is a tricky thing to achieve, especially when you have previously had the freedom of moving through the world as you please. Playing with terms commonly used in computer and internet settings in the titles of their paintings, the artist Vishmi Helaratne, explores ideas of ‘working from home’, questioning which practices are considered productive and accorded value."
The above is an excerpt from a personal response to the exhibition by Tāmaki Makaurau based artist, writer and curator Dilohana Lekamge. You can read the full text via Page Galleries' website.