
The Story Boxes
CoCA Exhibition OMG Pettah 2013
[ CMC building Pettah ]
Multifunctional interactive art work
by Chinthaka Thenuwara and Poornima Jayasinghe
Including imagery [stickers] from popular culture of Pettah which are widely used to decorate Tuk Tuk, Lorries, and Buses, the artists highlight the culture of Pettah. The Pettah is a multicultural, multi ethnic city. These images are used by the diverse ethnic and cultural communities in Pettah and images represent their fantasies, desires, realties, social norms and life styles.
Culture is transmitted through language, therefore, being able to read the texts on the artwork participants will have a deeper understanding of the nature of Pettah. The others who are unable to read will experience the flavor of Pettah through visuals.
The art can function as a bench and will be replaced in its original landscape Pettah. Being seated on the art work will encourage a dialogue, and it will be a backdrop for an individual to broaden his or her horizon. People will exchange ideas, will be able to tolerate, change, develop and adapt just like the way the City of Pettah functions.

