Shiva as Lord of the Dance (Nataraja), Chola period, ca. 10th/11th century, Tamil Nadu, India, bronze, 27 1/4 x 24 1/4 x 9 1/2 in., The Art Institute of Chicago, Kate S. Buckingham Fund, 1965.1130
Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art | Free admission
In this immersive video installation, Lebrun aligns and sequences high-resolution photographs of 12th century sculpture from Southern India, then uses intricate morphing techniques to bring these images to life. The installation includes Vishnu and Attendants, a three-screen animation based on carved temple facades, and Shiva as Nataraja (Lord of Dance) a single-screen animation of cast bronze figures. It is part of Lebrun’s larger project, Transfi gurations: Reanimating the Past. Score by Yuval Ron.
Related events (free and open to the public)
Diwali/Festival of Lights Celebration | Thurs., Oct. 20, 2022, 5-7 p.m.
Join the Beach Museum of Art in celebrating Diwali/Festival of Lights, a major festival of India that symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Explore the traditions of this holiday: make your own paper lanterns, see a Rangoli demonstration (colorful sand patterns) and draw your own, learn how to drape a saree, enjoy festival music, performance and special Diwali treats.
Let’s Talk Art: David Lebrun and Yuval Ron | Thurs., Feb. 16, 2023, 12 p.m.
Livestream conversation
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