Shantiniketan, India \u2014 This spring, a unique international arts initiative, A Page of 2 Lands, is set to unfold at Arthshila Shantiniketan, bringing together artists from Wales and Nagaland in a vibrant celebration of folklore, comic literature, and gender equity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conceived by Meta Arts (India) and Cardiff-based arts producer Kate Perridge, the project is supported by Wales Arts International, the British Council, Arthshila Shantiniketan, and the Task Force for Music & Arts (TAFMA), Nagaland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The collaboration features four women writers and illustrators: Emily Jones and Hannah McPake from Wales, and Vish\u00fc Rita Krocha and Thejavinuo Savi from Nagaland. Together, they explore contemporary storytelling rooted in indigenous traditions, lived experiences, and first-language expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The creative residency will run from 28 April to 1 May 2025 at Arthshila Shantiniketan, culminating in a public showcase on 2 May 2025. The showcase will include a public talk on cross-cultural storytelling and equity in the arts, a dramatized reading session, and an exhibition walkthrough offering a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cA Page of 2 Lands is more than a cultural exchange; it\u2019s a space for equitable creative dialogue led by women. We are challenging the historical underrepresentation of women in visual storytelling and literary arts,\u201d said Arnab Banerjee, founder of Meta Arts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The project aims to build sustainable pathways for international artistic co-creation, highlighting the cultural connections between Wales and Northeast India and amplifying underrepresented voices through multilingual and multimedia approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
About the Artists: Hannah McPake is a Cardiff-based writer and theatre-maker known for reimagining historical and well-known stories with bold female perspectives. She was a BBC Writers Room Welsh Voices 2023 fellow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emily Jones is an illustrator whose work spans children\u2019s publishing and theatre set design. She brings humor and expressiveness to her character-driven illustrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vish\u00fc Rita Krocha is an award-winning poet, journalist, and founder of PenThrill, an independent publishing house in Nagaland. She has authored six books and is known for amplifying indigenous voices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thejavinuo Savi is a realism-based visual artist whose detailed, textured work reflects Naga heritage and everyday life, using mediums like graphite, charcoal, and oil pastels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meta Arts is an India-based cultural production company working at the intersection of music, literature, and the performing arts. With a strong focus on international collaboration, Meta Arts fosters sustainable creative exchange through co-productions and touring projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kate Perridge is a Cardiff-based arts producer with a specialization in interdisciplinary projects that explore storytelling, identity, and collaboration. She brings extensive experience in theatre, literature, and visual arts to global partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Media Contact: Arnab Banerjee, Meta Arts | metaarts@outlook.com | +91 9830522009
Kate Perridge | kate@perridge.net<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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