As a gamer with a keen eye for art and a soft spot for vibrant colors, I must admit that Bharti Kher’s “Target Queen” has left me utterly spellbound. Having spent countless hours navigating through the digital landscapes of various games, I find a unique appeal in the way Kher merges cultural narratives with form and color.
Vibrant circular patterns now cover the eastern and southern sides of London’s Hayward Gallery, adding a softer touch to its previously harsh architectural style. In her latest outdoor artwork, British-Indian artist Bharti Kher delves into the intricate connection between South Asian femininity, spirituality, and nature, presenting a powerful visual blend of color and shape.
The artwork titled “Target Queen” showcases a series of vivid, large concentric circles, symbolizing bindis – a significant emblem used by women in South Asian culture to signify a third eye. Artist Kher delves into the spiritual and aesthetic significance of bindis, which has been a recurring theme in her work since 1995 with a sense of mythical fascination. The artist describes “Target Queen” as a bold, vibrant, and powerful piece that champions femininity and divinity, while also offering an intriguing examination of their intersections. By adopting the form of a target, each figure draws focus to cultural stories conveyed through color and shape.
Kher’s artistic endeavors span painting, sculpture, and installation. Through these mediums, she delves into the blurred lines between humans and nature, using discovered items that she metamorphoses into art pieces, thus altering their past narratives to accommodate misconceptions. At the crossroads of politics, ecology, and mythology, Kher uncovers magic in the unlikeliest of spots. The culmination of her work showcases life in a strikingly abstract and captivating manner, infused with enchantment and alchemy.
Target Queen is now on view at Hayward Gallery in Southbank Centre.
Hayward Gallery
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd,
London SE1 8XX
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2024-09-24 19:56