Fragments of Us: A Sri Lankan Identity Exhibition Opening Night

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Event Summary

Date: Friday, 19 June 2026 

Time: 6pm - 8pm 

Location: Off the Kerb Gallery 
66B Johnston Street 
Collingwood VIC 3066 
Link to Google Maps

Cost: Free 

Event Schedule  

6pm: Doors Open 

6:45 Dance Performance 

Vaishnavi Sarode Kasthury Shanthankumar will perform with vocals by Chenuli Haththimuni

“The opening performance explores two distinct yet converging stories, both centred around identity, which unfold simultaneously. Each story explores a different relationship to identity, but they are united by a common thread: there is a sense of competition with identities pulling in different directions until the internal understanding of fragmentation, co-existence, acceptance and wholeness is fully explored. Each storyline is driven by a specific emotional landscape and character arc. While the overarching theme is identity, each character is navigating a distinct set of emotions that shape how that struggle is expressed through movement.”

7:00 Welcome & Main Event 

Fragments of Us: A Sri Lankan Identity Exhibition, featuring paintings and works from artists across Sri Lanka and the diaspora. Welcome speeches and a variety of refreshments will be served throughout. 

8:00 Event End

Support Us 

Stand in solidarity with the community by joining us for this special event. Your presence helps strengthen connection and shared understanding as we build community together. Opportunities will be available to support our work through purchases or donations, further contributing to the cause. 

Event Summary

Date: Friday, 19 June 2026 

Time: 6pm - 8pm 

Location: Off the Kerb Gallery 
66B Johnston Street 
Collingwood VIC 3066 
Link to Google Maps

Cost: Free 

Event Schedule  

6pm: Doors Open 

6:45 Dance Performance 

Vaishnavi Sarode Kasthury Shanthankumar will perform with vocals by Chenuli Haththimuni

“The opening performance explores two distinct yet converging stories, both centred around identity, which unfold simultaneously. Each story explores a different relationship to identity, but they are united by a common thread: there is a sense of competition with identities pulling in different directions until the internal understanding of fragmentation, co-existence, acceptance and wholeness is fully explored. Each storyline is driven by a specific emotional landscape and character arc. While the overarching theme is identity, each character is navigating a distinct set of emotions that shape how that struggle is expressed through movement.”

7:00 Welcome & Main Event 

Fragments of Us: A Sri Lankan Identity Exhibition, featuring paintings and works from artists across Sri Lanka and the diaspora. Welcome speeches and a variety of refreshments will be served throughout. 

8:00 Event End

Support Us 

Stand in solidarity with the community by joining us for this special event. Your presence helps strengthen connection and shared understanding as we build community together. Opportunities will be available to support our work through purchases or donations, further contributing to the cause.