COLOR YOUR MIND FESTIVAL Celebrate South Asian Traditional and Modern Arts
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About color your mind festival
Sameer Gupta's 'Jupiter Project' 12:00pm (acc. Marc Cary - keyboards. Pawan Benjamin - bansuri, shehnai, sax, fx. Marcus Stephens - sax, fx, samples. Henry Hung - trumpet, fx. Tiffany Austin - vox. Kash Killion - elec bass.
Sameer Gupta has created a unique musical sound by combining traditional and modern improvisational styles drawing from his dual Indian and American heritage, and has already established himself as an original voice in music today.
Roopa Mahadevan, 1:30pm (acc. Sruti Sarathy - violin, Rohan Krishnamurthy - mridangam, Anirudh Bharadwaj - kanjira, Maya Rau-Murthy - konakkol)
Roopa Mahadevan is a versatile vocalist rooted in the South Indian (Carnatic) classical tradition. Born and raised in San Jose, California, Roopa underwent her major formative training in Carnatic vocal music under Asha Ramesh, disciple of the late Sangeetha Kalanidhi D.K. Jayaraman and Sri Nanganallur Ramanathan
Alam Khan - Sarod, 3:30pm (acc. Eman Hashimi - tabla)
Alam Khan was born in California in 1982. He studied sarod under his father, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan in the guru-shishya tradition from age seven. Khan is the direct heir to the legacy of the Senia Maihar gharana which was established by his grandfather Baba Alauddin Khan in the 19th century in India.
this years festival participants
Medicine For Nightmares
Medicine for Nightmares is not just a bookstore, it has a gallery space and they host a variety of events throughout the month. There's a series that's been going on for four years now, that highlights latinx authors and poets – they call it the decolonized poetic space.
Henna Styles
Henna Styles will be bringing 5 henna artists to do top level henna design. Their tent will also be raising funds to support recovery, support and healing from trauma happening to Palestinian people.
Because of Black Music I Am
Because of Black Music I Am is seeking to build community by developing a platform for black artists and community to share their stories of how Black Music has inspired and shaped their lives.
VISUAL ARTISTS IN THE ROOTSTOCK ART GALLERY TENT - 100% SALES TO ARTISTS
The following artists were selected from over 30 local artist submissions. Their mediums range from painting, sculpting and photography. We are excited to share their work and encourage you to support them and buy their work at the festival this year.
Sangita Biswas
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090674742867
I am Sangita ,an artist based in the Bay area and an immigrant from Kolkata, India. Simply put, my art expresses my local coming-of-age experiences in Kolkata. I never received formal training in art but my exposure to art forms such as Pattchitra, and later, the Bengal masters, fascinated me and formed my idea of what authentic connection should look and feel like. The tribal and folk art of India are resplendent with color and bold strokes. I like to imagine that this very enrichment is born out of the colors of the tropical earth and skies that form my homeland. My work infuses traditional themes with modern interpretations, creating a unique blend that resonates with both heritage and innovation.
Chai A Lil Harder
http://instagram.com/chai_a.lil.harder/
As a ceramicist and a psychologist, I shape minds by day and clay by night. Thus, "Color My Mind" represents the parallels and cross-pollination across my vocations. The plasticity of clay mirrors the neuroplasticity of young minds, the importance of timing and time-consuming making process reflects the slow and non-linear change I try to facilitate in children. The conflicts, breakthroughs and conversations that happen in my office make their way into my clay (and play) in the studio. In reverse, the solitary meditation that is creating art offers a refuge from the highly social and empathetic nature of my work, allowing me to return to the office with a fresh perspective and renewed energy. I hope to color minds, including yours, both at my work (psychology) and play (ceramics).
Ella Lawton
https://ellalawton.wixsite.com/mysite
To me, "Color Your Mind" means to learn from surrounding perspectives. To color your mind means to engage with people different from yourself whether it be a difference in sexuality, culture, gender, or ability. Growing up in San Francisco, it means learning about local histories of art, food, and culture from friends and sharing your own culture in response. It means being authentic in your care and connection with others.
Indranil Chandra
Color has a profound impact on the human mind. It can evoke emotions, inspire creativity and remind us of our past. One of the most vivid childhood memories I have is the celebration of Holi, the festival of colors. This joyous occasion marks the arrival of spring and is characterized by people throwing colored powders at each other. The bright reds, yellows, blues, and greens symbolize the exuberance of life and the triumph of good over evil. As a child, Holi was not just a festival but an explosion of sensory experiences that is indelibly imprinted in my mind.