“Marae” looks into the way pseudo revitalisations of one culture become conflated with capitalist agenda and kaupapa becomes kupapa
That’s when good neighbours become good friends
Materials: watercolour on board
crafted with dyed pink muka and glass beads
In the early days of that headspace I was painting lighter things: glowing water
Gary Lee, Nice Coloured Boys, Kathakali Dancer “Marae” looks into the wayArtist: Gary Lee & Maurice O'Riordan Title: Nice Coloured Boys, Ratna Park, Kathmandu Year: 2026 Size: 29. 3cm x 19. 5cm Photographs from Bangladesh, India and Nepal from 1993 to early 2000s; first editioned as prints in 2025 2026. Type C prints on Ilford cottonrag paper. edition: 2 x A Ps + 1 Nice Coloured Boys commemorates the distinguished practice of Gary Lee artist, writer, curator, designer and anthropologist. The exhibition offers a glimpse