Chitra Ganesh | Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station

Hales is delighted to announce that four digital animations by Chitra Ganesh are now on view in Moynihan Train Hall, Penn Station, NY, USA.
 
Across a twenty-year practice, Brooklyn-based artist Chitra Ganesh has developed an expansive body of work rooted in drawing and painting, which has evolved to encompass animations, collages, computer generated imagery, video, and sculpture. Ganesh uses her artwork to reconcile representations of femininity, sexuality, and power and to address the human experience. She often draws on Hindu and Buddhist iconography and South Asian art forms, such as Kalighat and Madhubani.
 
The sequence of movements featured in Coherence is inspired by “coherent breathing,” a meditative and concentrative practice that involves taking long, deep breaths at a slow rate. This type of breath work has roots in ancient cultures and, when paired with simple synchronized motions, aids with aligning the sympathetic nervous system and can be helpful in treating anxiety, depression, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The practice can also build the capacity and spaciousness of an individual so they can better endure the stresses of everyday life.
 
Coherence is presented by Art at Amtrak in partnership with Empire State Development and curated and produced by Debra Simon Art Consulting.
July 26, 2024