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✨ Penang, too, has a heritage of clay crockery, or manpandam. The Indians brought the ancient art of making manpandam with them to Malaya. In clay-rich Parit Buntar, a generational-Indian potter community still actively produces manpandam for the rest of Malaysia.

✨ Over the years, the use of manpandam has seeped into other cultures as well. Besides Indians, Malays and Chinese also use the crockery for cooking food, preparing herbal remedies, water or grain storage and as a part of prayer rituals. (GTWHI, 2018)

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✨ The feminine symbolism of clay encompasses a rich and multifaceted representation of women, their experiences, and their connection to the creative and nurturing aspects of life.

✨ One of the primary associations between clay and femininity lies in its link to creation and the reproductive capabilities of women. Clay is also a metaphor for the womb, representing the feminine capacity to generate and sustain life.

✨ Women have historically been associated with the nurturing qualities of the Earth, embodying a deep bond with the cycles of nature. Clay, as an earthly substance, aligns with this association, symbolizing the grounded and nurturing aspects of femininity.

✨ It signifies the fertility of the land, the healing properties of mud and clay masks used in skincare rituals, and the wisdom inherent in the natural world.

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✨ Chinese pottery dates back to ancient times, reflecting mastery of pottery techniques and an emphasis on aesthetic beauty, precision, and craftsmanship. Chinese pottery and ceramics have become iconic symbols of Chinese culture, admired for their intricate designs, diverse forms, and exquisite glazes.

✨ Moreover, the connection to the earth and natural elements aligns with Chinese philosophical and cosmological principles. Clay, as an earthly material, embodies the yin energy, symbolising stability, groundedness, and the nurturing qualities of the earth.

✨ This association between clay and the earth resonates with the Chinese worldview that emphasises the interconnectedness between humans and the natural world.

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An eye opening cross pollination between movements and visual artistry. A homegrown project which I worked along with a few Penang based artist. We reconnected and created bhumiMATA which premiered in George Town festival 2023.

Reposted • Premiering at George Town Festival 2023, bhumiMATA is a multidisciplinary production weaving classical, ritualistic, and contemporary dance to embody the woman's voice across generations.

With community, pre-professional, and professional dancers, bhumiMATA takes audiences on an exploration of cross-cultural and intergenerational exchange to interrogate and reintroduce concepts of femininity, our relationship with nature and the hidden, neglected narratives of women.

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bhumiMATA is presented by and is produced by Ombak-Ombak ARTStudio, in collaboration with WindRiver Productions, and in partnership with , and .

POV of me acknowledging and drawing attention to the culture, also to challenge the conventional way of documenting the process of Nallungu ceremony while appreciating the practice of ancestral rituals and inter generational exchange pertaining to femininity.

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Rituals: Muhurtha kaal-Nallungu hosted by family & friends-Cleansing (Mandi Bunga)

A beautiful Arangetram Debut by Nrityanjali Senthinee Somasundaram.

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A month ago, we photographed TREVO’s Hunt event. It was definitely a hell of an experience driving & running around island capturing shots of contestants.

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The year-end closing event of 2021, SMARINs photographed the Launching of TREVO Ipoh Branch.
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