IAF - Young Collectors' Programme 2026
Burgoyne Original Masters joined the launch of the Young Collectors’ Programme (YCP) Edition 2026, reinforcing its commitment to supporting contemporary art, craft and cultural dialogue. The day-long programme brought together exhibitions, outdoor installations and a central pavilion that served as a space for conversations, performances and collective exchange. The evening concluded with two immersive performances—the first rooted in textile and material practice, followed by a sonic sculptural work. Together, they created a reflective closing moment centred on presence, sound and embodied experience, echoing the values of curiosity, collaboration and creative stewardship that define Burgoyne Original Masters.
Chathuri Nissansala
Mother’s Calling
Mother’s Calling unfolded as a deeply immersive performance rooted in Sri Lankan shamanic healing traditions. Centred on the worship of a mother deity, every element was meticulously crafted by the artist from the hand-worked textile costume to the intricately beaded ceremonial objects – each carrying symbolic meaning and ritual significance. As the performance evolved, audiences were gradually drawn into its quiet yet compelling rhythm. What began as a moment of stillness transformed into a powerful invocation, leaving viewers captivated by its intensity, precision and emotional resonance.
Harsha Durugadda
Weight of the Unweighable
In ‘Weight of the Unweighable’, Harsha Durugadda presented a powerful reflection on the invisible burdens of the digital age. Draped in chroma-key green, his body became a site of erasure as he assumed the role of a modern delivery worker, carrying a harness of discarded monitors and keyboards—a striking metaphor for the hidden weight of our virtual lives. Through labour-inspired movement and the haunting call of a farmer’s megaphone, the performance transformed the intangible into something deeply physical. It invited audiences to confront the lasting impact of digital consumption and posed a quiet yet urgent question: Can we ever escape the weight of what we leave behind?