Jalsaghar: An exhibition by Debjani Banerjee

Debjani Banerjee's exhibition Jalsaghar is an intricate exploration of identity, culture, and heritage.

The title, which translates from Bengali as "The Music Room", hints at a space of collaboration and cultural expression. 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.

The title, Jalsaghar draws a thread from Satyajit Ray’s 1958 film of the same name, reinterpreting its atmosphere of listening, loss, and cultural transition through a contemporary, diasporic lens. It evokes a space of listening, intimacy and gathering, which underpins both the conceptual and material approach of the exhibition.

Originally commissioned by CCA Glasgow and supported by KARST, Jalsaghar will subsequently travel to Mimosa House.