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Come and join us in celebrating the opening of local artist Rani Fankha’s debut solo exhibition. RE:CONNECTING
6pm Thursday 3 April 2025
Complimentary bubbles & nibbles
Bar open - Artwork for sale
What does it mean to return—to a place, a memory, a sense of self?
In RE:Connecting, Rani Fankha explores themes of identity, displacement, and belonging. Through a series of intricate illustrations and expressive paintings, she reflects on personal and collective experiences of connection—both lost and rediscovered.
Drawing inspiration from her own journey across cultures, from Switzerland to Japan, New Zealand, and now Australia, Rani’s work captures the emotional weight of movement, transition, and the search for home. Her delicate line drawings evoke moments of solitude, while her bold, colour-rich paintings speak to the power of reconnection—with nature, with others, and with oneself.
About the Artist:
Rani Fankha is a Swiss Sri Lankan artist whose work explores themes of identity, belonging, and emotional vulnerability. Born in Switzerland to a Swiss mother and a Tamil refugee father who fled Sri Lanka’s civil war, Rani’s multicultural background deeply informs her artistic practice.
Trained in fashion design, she merges illustration, painting, and textile creation, seamlessly blending personal narrative with broader social themes. Her black-and-white figurative drawings evoke solitude and introspection, while her vibrant, abstract paintings reflect the organic shapes and colours of nature. Through this interplay, she examines the tensions between inner emotion and external expression.
Having lived in Japan and New Zealand, Rani now resides in Kepa Kurl - Esperance, where her creative practice has evolved in response to the land’s history and her own sense of place within it. Her work continues to explore the intersections of cultural heritage, displacement, and the shared human experience.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Norseman Rd, Esperance, WA, Australia, Western Australia 6450
