Where the Land Breathes Colour opens in Dimapur
DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 13: The Nagaland Art Center hosted a solo painting exhibition titled Where the Land Breathes Colour by visual artist Moaso Aier, organised in collaboration with the IMC, on Thursday at the IMC Hall, Supply Colony, Dimapur.
Moaso Aier is a visual artist, independent curator and musicologist whose work is rooted in post-impressionist methods and a deep engagement with nature. A former member of the International Guild of Realism Art, USA, she has exhibited nationally and internationally, with her works held in private collections across India, the United States, Europe and Australia. Painting professionally since 2010, her work reflects a sustained commitment to craftsmanship and a timeless visual language.
Speaking as special guest, Principal of NPTS, Aboli Metha, IPS, described the paintings as powerful creations rich in stories and emotions that could be both seen and felt. She praised the artist for her God-given talent and encouraged her to continue using her gift to inspire and motivate others.
She also lauded the Nagaland Art Center, established under the leadership of Ababe Ezung and Sentienla, for its efforts in promoting and empowering young artists by providing them a platform to showcase their creativity. She expressed pride in witnessing the achievements of a woman excelling in the field of art.
In her address, the artist expressed gratitude to the organisers for the opportunity to recreate and express a fragment of creation through art. She acknowledged Sentienla and Ababe Ezung for their constant encouragement and creative freedom to curate the exhibition, describing the show as “a long time coming.”
Sharing a personal experience from New York, she recalled seeing a sign that read, “The earth without art is just ‘eh’,” which she described as thought-provoking. She said the message reinforced how creativity enriches human life in countless ways.
She emphasised that people engage with art daily through clothing, music and design, and encouraged the audience to be more intentional by visiting galleries, supporting local artists and exploring creative practices.
“A society that supports its creators is a society that thrives,” she said.
Ambassador of the Nagaland Art Gallery, Sentienla Ezung, highlighted the centre’s commitment to showcasing both emerging and established artists. She said the gallery promotes, educates and creates awareness through art in line with the vision of the Imli Aier Memorial Centre.
The exhibition collection features artworks capturing moments of love and gentle solitude set in familiar landscapes, evoking nostalgia and belonging through expressive brushwork, light and colour.
The exhibition will remain open daily from February 12 to 15 from 2 pm onwards.
The programme concluded with a blessing by pastor of Dimapur Christian Fellowship, Daroga Pathar, Moatoshi Imsong. (Tovikali, IA Dimapur)
