Banerjee’s works delve into the multifaceted nature of her British Bengali identity, shaped by her experiences growing up in England during the 1980s. This backdrop provides a rich tapestry for examining the layers of cultural dissonance and hybridity that define her perspective.

In Jalsaghar, Debjani Banerjee has embraced her interest in participatory art practices by collaborating with several artists and contributors. Bernie Reid, Marta Aspe, Susmita Pujara, and Kavi Pujara have all played significant roles in the creation of various aspects of the exhibition. This collaborative approach is central to Banerjee’s work, emphasising community involvement and the blending of different artistic perspectives.

Jalsaghar was originally commissioned by CCA Glasgow where it was presented in 2024.

Join on 26 June (6 - 8.30 pm) for the Jalsaghar opening event.

Public Programme

26 June

स्वागतम्

Swagatam

To open the Jalsaghar music room, Mita Pujara and Kavi Pujara will perform two pieces of music that take inspiration from traditional Bengali compositions and experiment with interpretations that reflect contemporary context of traditional cultural influences.

5 July

Ekphrastic poetry workshop with Queer Poetry Collective - 13:00–15:00

Join QPC for their first ekphrastic poetry workshop, where you will write in response to Debjani Banerjee's Jalsaghar. The exhibition is an immersive, multi-sensory backdrop to examine cultural dissonance and perspective. There will be live writing and sharing throughout!

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