 |  Picture Credit: Tate Modern |
If one looks at my current work, the question that arises is: What lies behind these geometric patterns? What looks like a tapestry with geometric forms on it could bring a comparison with the weavers of the Bauhaus, Gunta Stölzl and Anni Albers, in viewers' minds. The women of the Bauhaus represent the embodiment of a new movement in art history. They investigated the properties of modern material, especially its feel and texture. They were looking at durability, lightness and experimenting with combinations of new materials. I, on the other hand, would like to point at our excesses and our non-mindful way of our lives.
Keeping in line with my concept, my works include repetitive geometric shapes and angles. For me, the repetitive geometric patterns are an extension of a tradition from my Indian homeland: "Kolams". You can read about this cultural expression here. Repetition, by itself, is a natural phenomenon and underlies life itself. There are thousands upon thousands of possibilities, but only one realization.
In this series, the repeating patterns bring the packaging materials (here used sackcloth) to life again. The burlap, which is normally disposed of after its long sea route, is designed with a very earthy, limited colour palette. The individual luminous stripes give the work a contemporary feel.
Much light!
Keeping in line with my concept, my works include repetitive geometric shapes and angles. For me, the repetitive geometric patterns are an extension of a tradition from my Indian homeland: "Kolams". You can read about this cultural expression here. Repetition, by itself, is a natural phenomenon and underlies life itself. There are thousands upon thousands of possibilities, but only one realization.
In this series, the repeating patterns bring the packaging materials (here used sackcloth) to life again. The burlap, which is normally disposed of after its long sea route, is designed with a very earthy, limited colour palette. The individual luminous stripes give the work a contemporary feel.
Much light!