Presenter: Susan Conway
Date/Time: Thursday 12 October 2006 - 17.00
Place: The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) - Room G51
I was intrigued to receive an email today from SOAS' Centre of South East Asian Studies (CSEAS) on the above topic. And, as I dug deeper, I felt more and more amazed as well as more and more ashamed: I have never heard of Susan Conway. Amazed that, at nearly every turn, I uncover, bump into or simply trip over another Shan enthusiast - each of the highest calibre - and ashamed that I have not come across her work - books, collections, art and more - before, particularly through our common SOAS connection. I am eagerly looking forward to her talk on the 12th.
Conway, as her website eloquently states, is a research associate at SOAS and an "artist whose work is a liaison between textiles and fine art". She has published, presented and held exhibitions of her findings, thoughts and insight(s) widely, including exhibits of her own artwork. Although her topic is a departure from my usual social anthropological leanings, I am eager to understand historical tribute relations amongst the Shan, particularly through art and textiles, that will, I am assured, provide an important keys to comprehending their use and significance as well as unlocking the inner secrets of Shan culture and society. It has all the makings of a very interesting and educational evening: I hope to see you there.
For more information on Susan Conway, including a list of her articles and books, please visit: www.susanconway.com.
See you there,
Khun Naw Liang
