Art Tea

29 january 2010

On January 29 as part of the opening of Irma Sharikadze exhibition «Letters», a panel discussion «Letters as a genre. Conscious and unconscious in women's art» took place.

8 women from different art spheres gathered at GMG Gallery:

• Irma Sharikadze, author of the "Letters" project, artist
• Alla Demidova, People's Artiste of the R.S.F.S.R, author of "Letters to Tom" book
• Helena Hanga, TV and radio host
• Elena Teplitskaya, designer, artist
• Irina Hakamada, public figure, writer
• Svetlana Vragova, art director of "Modern" theatre, People's Artiste of Russia
• Marina Goncharenko, gallerist
• Tatiana Muzhitskaya, psychologist

Discussion leader: Alexander Tesler, psychotherapist, member of the Academy of Sciences

The culture of writing is the concept rarely used in modern dynamic world. Skype, ICQ, SMS and blogs have replaced written personal diaries and welcome letters in envelopes. Can artist's diary become a work of art? How important is the letter to self for women's spirits?

The guests revealed their perception of the modern culture of writing, discussed the importance of self-communication as a means of psychotherapy and spring of creativity.

Contact person:
Lidia Drobysh, gmg.communications@gmail.com