#Art4Justice Sikh Human Rights Art Exhibition
Posted on: 12 Mar 2016This exhibition is inspired by Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa’s year-long hunger strike to free Sikh political prisoners in India. It brings together artwork and poetry from over 40 established and emerging artists and poets who have been creatively inspired by his plight. It takes place at Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara, St George, Bristol on Sunday 20 March 2016 from 10am-4pm and entry is free.
Artwork includes charcoal and pencil drawings, paintings in oils and watercolours, embroidery and sculpture. South West artists and poets whose work will be displayed include Jill Griffin, Melody Sale and Nick Ingram. Other artists include Jag Lall, Raj Tattal and Jot Dhanjal.
Paramjit Kaur, president of the Gurdwara added, “The Bristol Gurdwaras have come together to support this exhibition. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Hot drinks, snacks and langar (free food) will be available. We look forward to welcoming visitors from the community.”
The exhibition is held in a Sikh place of worship. In some areas of the building visitors are required to remove their shoes and cover their heads, though this is not required in the exhibition hall.
For further information please contact info@thesikhnetwork.com or Chaz Singh on 07950 957909 Location: Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara, St George, Bristol, BS5 8AA