Rajiv Menon Contemporary is nestled against the dusk-lit hills of Silverlake on Sunset Boulevard. As the opening night of the exhibition began on May 14, guests were greeted by a vivid display of colorful works drawing eyes in every direction.
Upon entrance, visitors were greeted by an oil painting titled “Never the Same River Twice” by Sri Lankan American artist Shyama Golden depicting a woman cradling a blue-hued mask like a child, an ode to the culture’s decorative symbol for peace and harmony. To the right of this work was an oil painting titled “Vertigo”, featuring a South Asian uncle on the phone, dressed in a beanie and sarong. The piece by Lahore-based artist Asad Ali Qulandar juxtaposed beautifully with Golden’s, sparking curiosity and bringing a smile to guests’ faces.
