Vinothini Satchithananthan (USA)
Exhibition: Sense & Essence / Date: 27th to 29th July 2024 / Venue: Patan Museum
Vinothini Satchithananthan is a visual artist, photographer, poet, and writer based in California, originally from Sri Lanka. She studied at Berkeley Cuy College and Santa Rosa Junior College. Her work is influenced by her cultural background, personal experiences, and the history of her homeland, focusing on themes of memory, empowerment, and community struggles for freedom.
Vinethini has exhibited in various shows, including the Pro Arts Annual Juned Show and the Orange County Center for Contemporary Arts. She has also led workshops on dyeing with plant materials and contributed to literary works, including a 2006 poetry collection and the 2023 anthology “Out of Sri Lanka.”
Her art employs charcoal, water media, and mixed media, while her photography often uses analog film and cyanotype techniques. Her works are held in private collections in the U.S. and India.
Martha Witt (USA)
Martha Witt is an accomplished author and translator whose work explores the complex interplay of language and intimacy, particularly in the context of neurodiverse experiences. Her first novel, Broken As Things Are (Holt, 2004; Picador 2005), delves into a unique linguistic bond between two siblings, one with Autism, as they navigate a shared language of sound-driven associations. Witt’s fascination with neurodiverse communication, a theme rooted in her family, has shaped much of her literary output, especially her short stories. She has also established herself as a translator of Italian literature, bringing the works of notable authors such as Luigi Pirandello and Grazia Deledda to English-speaking audiences. Her recent project, The Truth Lies Between, developed during her 2023 Fulbright grant, draws from her family history to explore a young woman’s journey from rural Italy to Brazil post-World War II, where she must navigate new layers of language and identity. Witt’s literary achievements include fellowships at prestigious residencies such as Yaddo and Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, and awards like the John Gardner Award for Short Fiction. Her work is a testament to her dedication to linguistic nuance and the depth of human connection through language.
Eunice Ting (Australia)
Exhibition: Sense & Essence / Date: 27th to 29th July 2024 / Venue: Patan Museum
Eunice Ting (formerly Adina Ding) is a visual artist known for her poetic imagery, creating figurative and abstract paintings inspired by fantasy and imagination, each paired with an original poem. Her recent exhibitions include the Visionary show at the Angelica Library Gallery in Rome and multiple showcases at international art fairs in Milan and Venice.
Eunice’s work features sublime landscapes, radiant animals, and magical women who channel light and life force. Her paintings combine detailed renderings with experimental brushwork, often highlighting celestial themes and tranquil scenes that evoke a sense of freedom. Each piece tells a story, frequently featuring a person alongside a spirit animal, and is complemented by her poetic reflections.
In 2022, Eunice was recognized in Art Tour International and received the ATIM Collector’s Choice Award. Her artworks are included in ANTHOLOGY VI, an official publication at the National Library of Spain, and the World Art Guide 2023. She has also been featured in VoyageMia Magazine.
