Theertha Performance Platform joins hands with Genesis Project
View(s):The Theertha Performance Platform, a beacon for Sri Lankan performance art since its inception in 2015, is set to mark another milestone in its journey. This year, the platform returns with an inspiring collaboration between The Genesis Project and the Theertha Performance Platform on January 6, 7 and 8.
The three-day event at 52 Maligawatte Road includes workshops, performances and exhibitions, providing a platform for the next generation of Sri Lankan artists.
A music session at the Theertha Performance Platform 2019
The Theertha Performance Platform over the years has hosted and mentored well known artists such as Pala Pothupitiya, Jagath Weerasinghe, Anoli Perera, and Dr. Godwin Constantine. The platform also provides emerging artists with the tools, mentorship, and exposure necessary to break boundaries and reach audiences worldwide.
Pala Pothupitya, Prof. Jagath Weerasinghe and Dr. Godwin Constantine noted that the Genesis infrastructure perfectly complements the Theerthaya initiative. “We are confident this collaboration will continue to empower artists and bring foreign exchange to Sri Lanka while bettering the lives of those involved.”
Since 2015, the Theertha Performance Platform has been at the forefront of performance art in Sri Lanka, hosting many events, including:
2015: “Borders and Lines,” featuring 8 international and 15 local artists, focused on themes of identity and division.
2017: “Sound and Crossing(s),” – included workshops, performances,
and lively dialogues with global artists and academics.
2019: “Texting and Being,” explored communication and expression through performance art, attracting 25 international and 15 local artists.
2022: “Smell” introduced unique sensory performances with 9 international and 18 local artists.
Plans are also underway to establish a Contemporary Performance Art Institute in Maharagama, which will serve as a hub for research, artist residencies and performance studies.
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