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Ocala Campus to Host 'Art of Ganesh'

June 29, 2009

Ganesh"The Art of Ganesh,” the Hindu “Good Luck God,” will be presented at the Webber Center of Central Florida Community College. The exhibit opens on Friday, July 17, with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m.

"We are pleased to offer this exhibit in conjunction with the Asian Cultural Association of Florida,” said Dr. Jennifer Fryns, CFCC’s instructional manager of Visual and Performing Arts. “The exhibit examines celebrations of Ganesh from all regions of India mostly through sculpture and photography.”

Jasbir Mehta, executive director of the Asian Cultural Association, explained: “The exhibit provides insight to the popular Hindu deity Ganesha, who assists individuals in overcoming obstacles, bestowing favors, and providing success. Images of Ganesha are a common sight in everyday India, appearing on car and taxicab dashboards, in commercial establishments, and in shrines and temples.”

Jigisha Doshi, who curated the exhibit with Shilpa Soneji-Davda, will attend the opening reception and will answer questions on the contemporary significance of the popular Indian deity. Project chairperson Chitra Deshpande and Mehta will also attend.

On Monday, Aug. 24, there will be a presentation on “Women and Spirituality” by Dr. Renuka Singh at 6 p.m. in the Webber Center at CFCC. Singh is an associate professor of Social Sciences at Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi and a noted gender studies scholar.

A closing reception will be held on Thursday, Sept. 3, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Webber Center. Dr. Veluchamy Chellammal, CFCC’s Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence from India, will be the guest lecturer.

The exhibit will be open through Sept. 5. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. The gallery is closed Sundays and Mondays, but remains open on Fridays during the college’s four-day summer work week. Admission to the exhibit and related events is free. For additional information, contact Laura Wright at 352-854-2322, ext. 1552.