NIRUZART: 2016

Thursday 25 August 2016

Dancing Hues-Spanish

FLAMENCO-SPAIN

(Acrylic on canvas-90cm x 60cm)

Flamenco dance originally developed from the cante or songs of Andalucia, spain, expressed the blessings and hardships of everyday life. Flamenco dance is characterized by highly nuanced, percussive footwork, a straight spine with at times an arch in the upper back, and arms held in long curves that frame the body. It conveys strength and, simultaneously, tenderness, urgency, pride and resilience. In the 20th century, flamenco became popular in theatrical settings but it was originally danced on the streets, in cafés and in people's homes for special occasions like weddings or birthdays, as it still is today.

Dancing Hues-Odissi

ODISSI-INDIAN

(Acrylic on canvas-90cm x 60cm)

Odissi originates from the state of Odisha, in eastern India. It is the oldest surviving dance form of India on the basis of archaeological evidences. It is particularly distinguished from other classical Indian danceforms by the importance it places upon the Tribhangi (literally: three parts break), the independent movement of head, chest and pelvis. This dance is characterised by various Bhangas (Stance), which involves stamping of the foot and striking various postures as seen in Indian sculptures.

Dancing Hues-Georgian

KARTULI-GEORGIAN

(Acrylic on canvas-90cm x 60cm)

Kartuli is the quintessential Georgian dance. It is the one dance which has not been choreographed for the stage but is danced according to very definite rules of sequence and relation between the man and the woman. The dance expresses chivalry between Georgian men and women. The man shows a most respectful attitude towards the woman. It is characterized by keeping the upper body very still. Kartuli is governed by very strict rules the man must not touch the woman, not even with his coat.

Wednesday 24 August 2016

Dancing Hues-Kazakh Dance

AKKU DANCE-KAZAKHSTHAN

(Acrylic on canvas-90cm x 60cm)

In Kazakhsthan, based on the ethnographic observations of the local nomads, soviet choreographers invented traditional Kazakh folk dances such as Akku. There are beautiful theaters in the larger cities, and almost every town has a house of culture where plays, art classes, concerts, and dance performances can take place. Many cultures in Kazakhstan have a strong tradition of instrument playing, traditional dancing, and theatrical performance.