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Vasuhan explore l'interdépendance de la nature, de la civilisation, des déplacements, des conflits ethniques et de l'identité. Son œuvre, profondément ancrée dans la mémoire et la géographie, prend vie grâce à des matériaux collectés lors de ses voyages : sable, coquillages, bois flotté et épices de sa ville natale. Une approche humaniste définit son esthétique visuelle.
வாசுகன் ஒன்றோடொன்று தொடர்புடைய இயற்கை, நாகரீகம், இடப்பெயர்வு, இன மோதல் மற்றும் அடையாளம் பற்றி ஆராய்கிறார். படைப்புகள் நினைவுகள் மற்றும் புவியியல் இரண்டிலும் ஆழமாக வேரூன்றியுள்ளது, அவரது பயணங்களின் மூலம் சேகரிக்கப்பட்ட மணல், கடல் எச்சங்கள், வைரமான மரத்துண்டுகள் மற்றும் தாய்நிலத்திலிருந்து வரவழைக்கப்பட்ட மசாலாத்தூள்கள் படைப்பாக்கத்தில் உயிர்ப்படைகின்றன. மனித நேய அணுகுமுறையோடு வரையறுக்கிறது அவரது படைப்பழகியல்.
Vasuhan explores the interconnectedness of nature, civilization, displacement, ethnic conflict, and identity. His work is deeply rooted in both memory and geography, brought to life through materials collected during his travels — sand, seashells, driftwood, and spices from his birthplace. A humanistic approach defines his visual aesthetic.
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ongoing project - "étrangers" (foreigners) ...
This work examines the themes of identity, diaspora and settlement, with a particular focus on the experience of Sri Lankan Tamils in France and neighboring countries.
Selected Works
Village - acrylic, dry pastel, and charcoal on cardboard and canvas
195 x 105 cm 2023 - Exhibited in 2025 at Art Capital - Grand Palais, Paris
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Étranger - acrylic and imitation leather on cardboard, 138 x 89 cm exhibited 2023 at Art Capital - Musée Grand Palais Ephémère - Paris
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Pappapa - mixed media - acrylic on cardboard 48 x 66 cm 2021 exhibited in 2024 at the Cultural Center of the city of Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe (guest artist) private collection of the Sainte-Anne town hall
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Kathakali (South Indian dance) - acrylic and charcoal on canvas 1 x 1.5 m 2016. Exhibited in 2016 and private collection at the Momijiyama Museum - Kagoshima, Japan.
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Elle et Lui - Driftwood from the home of French painter Pierre Bonnard in Vernon, 35 x 18 x 8 (60) cm - Exhibition and Private collection- Miyazaki, Japan
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Paddy field - Guardian Deities - White clay, charcoal and rice straw 20 x 20 x 15 cm. Exhibited and Private collection - Miyazaki, Japan.
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PERFORMANCE - Interior and exterior
KOODDU KUDUMPAM - கூட்டு - குடும்பம் 2025
Mixed media with natural elements and pigments, 4 × 200m. Outdoor performance (45 min) created in collaboration with 15 artists/participants at Espace Marland, Tonnerre, Bourgogne (Square Anne Sylvestre, Rue François Mitterrand).
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We Are a Family (Nous sommes une famille) - 2024
Charcoal on wall - 4.80 × 2.50 m, 30 min, created in collaboration with a local singer and a GwoKa musicians at the Sainte-Anne Cultural Center, Guadeloupe.
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Visitors 2016 -
natural colors and ink on canvas 250 × 80 cm, 30 min, presented at the Momijiyama Museum in Kagoshima, Japan.
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Installation - Interior and exterior
Catamaran 404 - 404 origami boats, drawn faces of exiles, 2.40 x 4.20 x 2.50 m - collaboration with Melody Noel. Exhibited in 2024 at the Sainte-Anne Cultural Center, Guadeloupe. Opening reception inaugurated by Mayor François Baptiste and Deputy Mayor Jacques Kancel, in the presence of Ernest Moutoussamy, writer and former Member of Parliament for Guadeloupe.
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ARCHIVE 2 - Mixed media - Officially Used papers from Sri Lanka, Turmeric-dyed thread (thaali kodi), talipot, and bamboo leaves. - Tamil calligraphy printed and reworked with colored pencil, 110 x 30 cm 31.05.2025 Private Collection Ruth Keshishian - Librairie Moufflon - Nicosia, Cyprus
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Refugee Camp 2012 - Mixed media - 9m² Co-artists: Shino Wako & Filippos Theos, Organized by: University of Paris 8 & Silambu Asso @ Exhibition Hall, University of Paris 8.
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Landmark - Coconut Spathes & Driftwood sticks 40 x 100 x 150 cm 2011. Organized by: Saint Pierre Town Hall and Roméo Sai (curator) @ Saint Pierre - Martinique
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Exhibitions
- Regular since 1997 - Europe, Caribbean islands and Japan
TALK & CONVERSATION - Tamil - English - French
- 2023 Brief history of Sri Lanka and my artistic influence - CGPLI (Conseil Guadeloupéen Pour les Langues Indiennes) - Pointe à Pitre - Guaderloupe
- 2021 Foreigner யவனர் - Faculty of Arts - University of Jaffna
- 2012 Influence et technique de mon travail - Hall d'exposition de l'Université Paris 8
Short documentary films - screening
- 2025 Ruth KESHISHIAN talks about CRISTOFOROS Savva & APOPHASIS gallery - Short documentary films -13min @ Nicosia, Cyprus
A DOCUMENTARY FILM ABOUT VASUHAN - Ateliers Varan Paris
- Vasuhan - Summary: "Meeting Vasuhan through his daily actions" Short film, 17 min. 2009 Director: Filippos Theos. Production: Ateliers Varan Paris.
Co-founder & Curator 2013 - 2016
- Le Salon Indien - Paris 10 - Multidisciplinary art gallery and Indian organic culinary space