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Barbetta Lockart

"We Owe Them More Than That"

awning canvas, shade screen, thread, acrylic paint, grommets

52"H x 18"W

©2003

 

Part of The Thread Series

 

(text from the reverse side)

 

Friendship is not based on the size of your guns, warheads, chemical weapons…it is based on mutual caring, respect, and a celebration of diversity. It is offered with truth and honesty, not with hidden agendas and meanings.

 

How can we, in good conscience, teach the world’s children the meaning of words like famine, apartheid, racism, genocide, ethnic cleansing, abuse, negligence, intolerance…rather than peace, love, mutual and self-respect. We owe them more than that; we brought them into the world, we must insure that it is a beautiful place where they can thrive, not someplace they can barely survive.

 

If the energies spent on hatred and aggression were channeled into creativity rather than destruction, we would live in an incredibly colorful and twinkling world, full of smiles rather than guns.

 

I embrace and respect your culture…I hope you do mine as well.

 

We are a world-wide human fabric made of many bits and pieces of beings and cultures…even though a bit frayed in places, we will not be torn apart, no matter where we are…but we must reweave the fabric of the world to reflect peace, love, mutual respect, and self-respect: that is the strongest fabric possible: our children deserve to be clothed in such a fabric.

Finally, after 3 trys the seat is in and done.

www.elastic-city.org/ways/re-weavings

 

Prospect Park contains a thriving microcosm of urban culture coexisting with organic matter. In this two-morning way, join visual artist Vadis Turner to explore the possibilities of found materials to transform, disguise and/or reconfigure available objects. The group will activate unwanted scraps and use them to change our perception of mundane and overlooked parts of the park. Drawing on techniques from Vadis's mixed media paintings, unrelated elements will unite to become something new and separate from their original functions. Bottle caps can become stars trapped in a puddle. The trash cans can start to grow leaves. A dreamcatcher can be woven into a fence.

 

On day two, the group will construct a collaborative installation. Discussions around perception, disassociation and hybridity of what we see and create will conclude each session. No previous experience necessary.

 

"Re-weavings" is co-presented by Jack Geary Contemporary.

 

Photo: Luc Kordas

www.elastic-city.org/ways/re-weavings

 

Prospect Park contains a thriving microcosm of urban culture coexisting with organic matter. In this two-morning way, join visual artist Vadis Turner to explore the possibilities of found materials to transform, disguise and/or reconfigure available objects. The group will activate unwanted scraps and use them to change our perception of mundane and overlooked parts of the park. Drawing on techniques from Vadis's mixed media paintings, unrelated elements will unite to become something new and separate from their original functions. Bottle caps can become stars trapped in a puddle. The trash cans can start to grow leaves. A dreamcatcher can be woven into a fence.

 

On day two, the group will construct a collaborative installation. Discussions around perception, disassociation and hybridity of what we see and create will conclude each session. No previous experience necessary.

 

"Re-weavings" is co-presented by Jack Geary Contemporary.

 

Photo: Luc Kordas

I almost had this one done when the cross strands broke. Never Hurry!!!

Showed up from France yesterday. She's a 6R2 UL. As soon as I saw the tag in the picture on ebay, I knew I wanted her. I love my other 6R2 ultra long! Looking forward to cleaning her up and doing a reweave.

Advertisement for my Grandma Dolores Boerner's reweaving business, illustration Russell Boerner

www.elastic-city.org/ways/re-weavings

 

Prospect Park contains a thriving microcosm of urban culture coexisting with organic matter. In this two-morning way, join visual artist Vadis Turner to explore the possibilities of found materials to transform, disguise and/or reconfigure available objects. The group will activate unwanted scraps and use them to change our perception of mundane and overlooked parts of the park. Drawing on techniques from Vadis's mixed media paintings, unrelated elements will unite to become something new and separate from their original functions. Bottle caps can become stars trapped in a puddle. The trash cans can start to grow leaves. A dreamcatcher can be woven into a fence.

 

On day two, the group will construct a collaborative installation. Discussions around perception, disassociation and hybridity of what we see and create will conclude each session. No previous experience necessary.

 

"Re-weavings" is co-presented by Jack Geary Contemporary.

 

Photo: Luc Kordas

www.elastic-city.org/ways/re-weavings

 

Prospect Park contains a thriving microcosm of urban culture coexisting with organic matter. In this two-morning way, join visual artist Vadis Turner to explore the possibilities of found materials to transform, disguise and/or reconfigure available objects. The group will activate unwanted scraps and use them to change our perception of mundane and overlooked parts of the park. Drawing on techniques from Vadis's mixed media paintings, unrelated elements will unite to become something new and separate from their original functions. Bottle caps can become stars trapped in a puddle. The trash cans can start to grow leaves. A dreamcatcher can be woven into a fence.

 

On day two, the group will construct a collaborative installation. Discussions around perception, disassociation and hybridity of what we see and create will conclude each session. No previous experience necessary.

 

"Re-weavings" is co-presented by Jack Geary Contemporary.

 

Photo: Luc Kordas

www.elastic-city.org/ways/re-weavings

 

Prospect Park contains a thriving microcosm of urban culture coexisting with organic matter. In this two-morning way, join visual artist Vadis Turner to explore the possibilities of found materials to transform, disguise and/or reconfigure available objects. The group will activate unwanted scraps and use them to change our perception of mundane and overlooked parts of the park. Drawing on techniques from Vadis's mixed media paintings, unrelated elements will unite to become something new and separate from their original functions. Bottle caps can become stars trapped in a puddle. The trash cans can start to grow leaves. A dreamcatcher can be woven into a fence.

 

On day two, the group will construct a collaborative installation. Discussions around perception, disassociation and hybridity of what we see and create will conclude each session. No previous experience necessary.

 

"Re-weavings" is co-presented by Jack Geary Contemporary.

 

Photo: Luc Kordas

They're just drying off after having had their faces washed - little daughters with grubby hands got to them. Have to reweave their fringes, but that will have to wait until I get my new glasses!

www.elastic-city.org/ways/re-weavings

 

Prospect Park contains a thriving microcosm of urban culture coexisting with organic matter. In this two-morning way, join visual artist Vadis Turner to explore the possibilities of found materials to transform, disguise and/or reconfigure available objects. The group will activate unwanted scraps and use them to change our perception of mundane and overlooked parts of the park. Drawing on techniques from Vadis's mixed media paintings, unrelated elements will unite to become something new and separate from their original functions. Bottle caps can become stars trapped in a puddle. The trash cans can start to grow leaves. A dreamcatcher can be woven into a fence.

 

On day two, the group will construct a collaborative installation. Discussions around perception, disassociation and hybridity of what we see and create will conclude each session. No previous experience necessary.

 

"Re-weavings" is co-presented by Jack Geary Contemporary.

 

Photo: Luc Kordas

www.elastic-city.org/ways/re-weavings

 

Prospect Park contains a thriving microcosm of urban culture coexisting with organic matter. In this two-morning way, join visual artist Vadis Turner to explore the possibilities of found materials to transform, disguise and/or reconfigure available objects. The group will activate unwanted scraps and use them to change our perception of mundane and overlooked parts of the park. Drawing on techniques from Vadis's mixed media paintings, unrelated elements will unite to become something new and separate from their original functions. Bottle caps can become stars trapped in a puddle. The trash cans can start to grow leaves. A dreamcatcher can be woven into a fence.

 

On day two, the group will construct a collaborative installation. Discussions around perception, disassociation and hybridity of what we see and create will conclude each session. No previous experience necessary.

 

"Re-weavings" is co-presented by Jack Geary Contemporary.

 

Photo: Luc Kordas

Still a work in progress, but I've finally found some time to work on reweaving! I'm managing to hide her hair cut pretty well :)

www.elastic-city.org/ways/re-weavings

 

Prospect Park contains a thriving microcosm of urban culture coexisting with organic matter. In this two-morning way, join visual artist Vadis Turner to explore the possibilities of found materials to transform, disguise and/or reconfigure available objects. The group will activate unwanted scraps and use them to change our perception of mundane and overlooked parts of the park. Drawing on techniques from Vadis's mixed media paintings, unrelated elements will unite to become something new and separate from their original functions. Bottle caps can become stars trapped in a puddle. The trash cans can start to grow leaves. A dreamcatcher can be woven into a fence.

 

On day two, the group will construct a collaborative installation. Discussions around perception, disassociation and hybridity of what we see and create will conclude each session. No previous experience necessary.

 

"Re-weavings" is co-presented by Jack Geary Contemporary.

 

Photo: Luc Kordas

www.elastic-city.org/ways/re-weavings

 

Prospect Park contains a thriving microcosm of urban culture coexisting with organic matter. In this two-morning way, join visual artist Vadis Turner to explore the possibilities of found materials to transform, disguise and/or reconfigure available objects. The group will activate unwanted scraps and use them to change our perception of mundane and overlooked parts of the park. Drawing on techniques from Vadis's mixed media paintings, unrelated elements will unite to become something new and separate from their original functions. Bottle caps can become stars trapped in a puddle. The trash cans can start to grow leaves. A dreamcatcher can be woven into a fence.

 

On day two, the group will construct a collaborative installation. Discussions around perception, disassociation and hybridity of what we see and create will conclude each session. No previous experience necessary.

 

"Re-weavings" is co-presented by Jack Geary Contemporary.

 

Photo: Luc Kordas

www.elastic-city.org/ways/re-weavings

 

Prospect Park contains a thriving microcosm of urban culture coexisting with organic matter. In this two-morning way, join visual artist Vadis Turner to explore the possibilities of found materials to transform, disguise and/or reconfigure available objects. The group will activate unwanted scraps and use them to change our perception of mundane and overlooked parts of the park. Drawing on techniques from Vadis's mixed media paintings, unrelated elements will unite to become something new and separate from their original functions. Bottle caps can become stars trapped in a puddle. The trash cans can start to grow leaves. A dreamcatcher can be woven into a fence.

 

On day two, the group will construct a collaborative installation. Discussions around perception, disassociation and hybridity of what we see and create will conclude each session. No previous experience necessary.

 

"Re-weavings" is co-presented by Jack Geary Contemporary.

 

Photo: Luc Kordas

www.elastic-city.org/ways/re-weavings

 

Prospect Park contains a thriving microcosm of urban culture coexisting with organic matter. In this two-morning way, join visual artist Vadis Turner to explore the possibilities of found materials to transform, disguise and/or reconfigure available objects. The group will activate unwanted scraps and use them to change our perception of mundane and overlooked parts of the park. Drawing on techniques from Vadis's mixed media paintings, unrelated elements will unite to become something new and separate from their original functions. Bottle caps can become stars trapped in a puddle. The trash cans can start to grow leaves. A dreamcatcher can be woven into a fence.

 

On day two, the group will construct a collaborative installation. Discussions around perception, disassociation and hybridity of what we see and create will conclude each session. No previous experience necessary.

 

"Re-weavings" is co-presented by Jack Geary Contemporary.

 

Photo: Luc Kordas

www.elastic-city.org/ways/re-weavings

 

Prospect Park contains a thriving microcosm of urban culture coexisting with organic matter. In this two-morning way, join visual artist Vadis Turner to explore the possibilities of found materials to transform, disguise and/or reconfigure available objects. The group will activate unwanted scraps and use them to change our perception of mundane and overlooked parts of the park. Drawing on techniques from Vadis's mixed media paintings, unrelated elements will unite to become something new and separate from their original functions. Bottle caps can become stars trapped in a puddle. The trash cans can start to grow leaves. A dreamcatcher can be woven into a fence.

 

On day two, the group will construct a collaborative installation. Discussions around perception, disassociation and hybridity of what we see and create will conclude each session. No previous experience necessary.

 

"Re-weavings" is co-presented by Jack Geary Contemporary.

 

Photo: Luc Kordas

www.elastic-city.org/ways/re-weavings

 

Prospect Park contains a thriving microcosm of urban culture coexisting with organic matter. In this two-morning way, join visual artist Vadis Turner to explore the possibilities of found materials to transform, disguise and/or reconfigure available objects. The group will activate unwanted scraps and use them to change our perception of mundane and overlooked parts of the park. Drawing on techniques from Vadis's mixed media paintings, unrelated elements will unite to become something new and separate from their original functions. Bottle caps can become stars trapped in a puddle. The trash cans can start to grow leaves. A dreamcatcher can be woven into a fence.

 

On day two, the group will construct a collaborative installation. Discussions around perception, disassociation and hybridity of what we see and create will conclude each session. No previous experience necessary.

 

"Re-weavings" is co-presented by Jack Geary Contemporary.

 

Photo: Luc Kordas

www.elastic-city.org/ways/re-weavings

 

Prospect Park contains a thriving microcosm of urban culture coexisting with organic matter. In this two-morning way, join visual artist Vadis Turner to explore the possibilities of found materials to transform, disguise and/or reconfigure available objects. The group will activate unwanted scraps and use them to change our perception of mundane and overlooked parts of the park. Drawing on techniques from Vadis's mixed media paintings, unrelated elements will unite to become something new and separate from their original functions. Bottle caps can become stars trapped in a puddle. The trash cans can start to grow leaves. A dreamcatcher can be woven into a fence.

 

On day two, the group will construct a collaborative installation. Discussions around perception, disassociation and hybridity of what we see and create will conclude each session. No previous experience necessary.

 

"Re-weavings" is co-presented by Jack Geary Contemporary.

 

Photo: Luc Kordas

www.elastic-city.org/ways/re-weavings

 

Prospect Park contains a thriving microcosm of urban culture coexisting with organic matter. In this two-morning way, join visual artist Vadis Turner to explore the possibilities of found materials to transform, disguise and/or reconfigure available objects. The group will activate unwanted scraps and use them to change our perception of mundane and overlooked parts of the park. Drawing on techniques from Vadis's mixed media paintings, unrelated elements will unite to become something new and separate from their original functions. Bottle caps can become stars trapped in a puddle. The trash cans can start to grow leaves. A dreamcatcher can be woven into a fence.

 

On day two, the group will construct a collaborative installation. Discussions around perception, disassociation and hybridity of what we see and create will conclude each session. No previous experience necessary.

 

"Re-weavings" is co-presented by Jack Geary Contemporary.

 

Photo: Luc Kordas

www.elastic-city.org/ways/re-weavings

 

Prospect Park contains a thriving microcosm of urban culture coexisting with organic matter. In this two-morning way, join visual artist Vadis Turner to explore the possibilities of found materials to transform, disguise and/or reconfigure available objects. The group will activate unwanted scraps and use them to change our perception of mundane and overlooked parts of the park. Drawing on techniques from Vadis's mixed media paintings, unrelated elements will unite to become something new and separate from their original functions. Bottle caps can become stars trapped in a puddle. The trash cans can start to grow leaves. A dreamcatcher can be woven into a fence.

 

On day two, the group will construct a collaborative installation. Discussions around perception, disassociation and hybridity of what we see and create will conclude each session. No previous experience necessary.

 

"Re-weavings" is co-presented by Jack Geary Contemporary.

 

Photo: Luc Kordas

www.elastic-city.org/ways/re-weavings

 

Prospect Park contains a thriving microcosm of urban culture coexisting with organic matter. In this two-morning way, join visual artist Vadis Turner to explore the possibilities of found materials to transform, disguise and/or reconfigure available objects. The group will activate unwanted scraps and use them to change our perception of mundane and overlooked parts of the park. Drawing on techniques from Vadis's mixed media paintings, unrelated elements will unite to become something new and separate from their original functions. Bottle caps can become stars trapped in a puddle. The trash cans can start to grow leaves. A dreamcatcher can be woven into a fence.

 

On day two, the group will construct a collaborative installation. Discussions around perception, disassociation and hybridity of what we see and create will conclude each session. No previous experience necessary.

 

"Re-weavings" is co-presented by Jack Geary Contemporary.

 

Photo: Luc Kordas

www.elastic-city.org/ways/re-weavings

 

Prospect Park contains a thriving microcosm of urban culture coexisting with organic matter. In this two-morning way, join visual artist Vadis Turner to explore the possibilities of found materials to transform, disguise and/or reconfigure available objects. The group will activate unwanted scraps and use them to change our perception of mundane and overlooked parts of the park. Drawing on techniques from Vadis's mixed media paintings, unrelated elements will unite to become something new and separate from their original functions. Bottle caps can become stars trapped in a puddle. The trash cans can start to grow leaves. A dreamcatcher can be woven into a fence.

 

On day two, the group will construct a collaborative installation. Discussions around perception, disassociation and hybridity of what we see and create will conclude each session. No previous experience necessary.

 

"Re-weavings" is co-presented by Jack Geary Contemporary.

 

Photo: Luc Kordas

www.elastic-city.org/ways/re-weavings

 

Prospect Park contains a thriving microcosm of urban culture coexisting with organic matter. In this two-morning way, join visual artist Vadis Turner to explore the possibilities of found materials to transform, disguise and/or reconfigure available objects. The group will activate unwanted scraps and use them to change our perception of mundane and overlooked parts of the park. Drawing on techniques from Vadis's mixed media paintings, unrelated elements will unite to become something new and separate from their original functions. Bottle caps can become stars trapped in a puddle. The trash cans can start to grow leaves. A dreamcatcher can be woven into a fence.

 

On day two, the group will construct a collaborative installation. Discussions around perception, disassociation and hybridity of what we see and create will conclude each session. No previous experience necessary.

 

"Re-weavings" is co-presented by Jack Geary Contemporary.

 

Photo: Luc Kordas

www.elastic-city.org/ways/re-weavings

 

Prospect Park contains a thriving microcosm of urban culture coexisting with organic matter. In this two-morning way, join visual artist Vadis Turner to explore the possibilities of found materials to transform, disguise and/or reconfigure available objects. The group will activate unwanted scraps and use them to change our perception of mundane and overlooked parts of the park. Drawing on techniques from Vadis's mixed media paintings, unrelated elements will unite to become something new and separate from their original functions. Bottle caps can become stars trapped in a puddle. The trash cans can start to grow leaves. A dreamcatcher can be woven into a fence.

 

On day two, the group will construct a collaborative installation. Discussions around perception, disassociation and hybridity of what we see and create will conclude each session. No previous experience necessary.

 

"Re-weavings" is co-presented by Jack Geary Contemporary.

 

Photo: Luc Kordas

www.elastic-city.org/ways/re-weavings

 

Prospect Park contains a thriving microcosm of urban culture coexisting with organic matter. In this two-morning way, join visual artist Vadis Turner to explore the possibilities of found materials to transform, disguise and/or reconfigure available objects. The group will activate unwanted scraps and use them to change our perception of mundane and overlooked parts of the park. Drawing on techniques from Vadis's mixed media paintings, unrelated elements will unite to become something new and separate from their original functions. Bottle caps can become stars trapped in a puddle. The trash cans can start to grow leaves. A dreamcatcher can be woven into a fence.

 

On day two, the group will construct a collaborative installation. Discussions around perception, disassociation and hybridity of what we see and create will conclude each session. No previous experience necessary.

 

"Re-weavings" is co-presented by Jack Geary Contemporary.

 

Photo: Luc Kordas

The Last Names "Wilderness" out on vinyl 10/2/2012.

Each record comes in a limited-edition hand-woven jacket complete with extra paper strips and patterns for reweaving.

How this little arachnid survives is a mystery. It has established a residence above our kitchen sink. I've never seen a fly caught in the web, yet it sits there motionless, day after day, occasionally repairing or reweaving the web.

SPOTTED ORB WEAVER (Neoscona crucifier) On August 14 I did a post about the cicada killer and we got a close up view of how dangerous and scary it is to be one. Yesterday we got another look at the dangers cicadas face as the season draws to a close. We have been seeing a lot of spiders called orb weavers in the past several weeks and found out that they are not hesitant to take on prey larger than themselves. In a web in the hawthorn tree was one of the more homely species, busy wrapping up an unfortunate annual cicada who had happened into the silk web.

 

Orb weavers are commonly seen at this time of the year, often near man made structures. A few days ago there was one on the side of the winter building as it is in progress. Ordinarily they are more active at night but the females will be seen on webs in broad daylight. Maybe they are trying to get their work done before winter hits! Every day the spider starts over with their web, consuming it and then reweaving it to begin again afresh.

 

Photo by Pam Peterson

Post by Jon Cutrell

This little cutie is my first vpart reweave, I don't know if I've done it correctly but it looks ok to me. I have left her makeup natural and haven't touched it up at all. I put a tonne of curlers in her hair cause of the straightening I did. The curl will probably fall out but I think it suits her. I have since changed her shoes to the oxfords as she was having trouble standing in t-bars (way to big). The lovely dress was made by mauve_twin and the cardi is from for_your_dolls both on ebay (and just the nicest people to deal with). I originally got the cardi to go with another dress, purchase of which fell through but I think it suits this dress.

I decided to block it before weaving in the ends. I have a feeling I would have had to reweave anyway!

Wearing original to her outfit (including nappy). Needs a clean and fringe reweave. Body is minty under clothes.

www.elastic-city.org/ways/re-weavings

 

Prospect Park contains a thriving microcosm of urban culture coexisting with organic matter. In this two-morning way, join visual artist Vadis Turner to explore the possibilities of found materials to transform, disguise and/or reconfigure available objects. The group will activate unwanted scraps and use them to change our perception of mundane and overlooked parts of the park. Drawing on techniques from Vadis's mixed media paintings, unrelated elements will unite to become something new and separate from their original functions. Bottle caps can become stars trapped in a puddle. The trash cans can start to grow leaves. A dreamcatcher can be woven into a fence.

 

On day two, the group will construct a collaborative installation. Discussions around perception, disassociation and hybridity of what we see and create will conclude each session. No previous experience necessary.

 

"Re-weavings" is co-presented by Jack Geary Contemporary.

 

Photo: Luc Kordas

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Rug Repair for us is like touching up an art piece. We look at hand crafted rugs as an art ant the weaver as an artist.

 

Orange County Rug Cleaners has the best repair service in all of Orange County and the best rug repair talent in all of California.

 

In This photo we are repairing the fringe of a silk Ghom Persian rug. The foundation of the rug is made of silk so we are reweaving new silk back through the rug so we can repair the fringe in the rug.

 

Orange County Rug Repair service repairs all wool, silk and cotton Persian and Oriental rugs. We also repair holes, side of rug or cords, tears, color migration, bleeding, pet urine, pet odor, spotting, stains and we even dye our own yarn to match your rug exactly.

  

The Last Names "Wilderness" out on vinyl 10/2/2012.

Each record comes in a limited-edition hand-woven jacket complete with extra paper strips and patterns for reweaving.

Faeries are ancient, powerful elementals, and they have many blessings and gifts to offer. Once, the faeries and the humans were allies, united in our love for and protection of the planet. Today, many have lost this connection – and with it, the blessings of the faeries. With this deck, it is the faeries’ intention to reweave and reconstruct that relationship, for the good of us all, and for the good of this planet. With every card you’ll receive faery treasure – a priceless gift to ignite your intuition, lift you up when the world seems too heavy, offer deep healing and help set you once again on your true life path. Featuring the paintings of renowned faery artist Amy Brown, written by Lucy Cavendish, this deck is your magickal, healing pathway to receiving messages and blessings from the faeries, every day.

 

Set includes 45 cards and 124-page illustrated guidebook.

   

Catching up on my #happyfuzzyyarn #handspun swatch project #yearofmaking 175/365 #handwoven #zoomloom Note to self: double check WPI before starting. Will rip this back & reweave double stranded. This is polwarth in colourway "sunset". #weavingwednesday via Instagram ift.tt/1BBqspF

The Last Names "Wilderness" out on vinyl 10/2/2012.

Each record comes in a limited-edition hand-woven jacket complete with extra paper strips and patterns for reweaving.

Amit Aggarwal, 2017

Upcycled Patola saris sourced from the Patan region of Gujarat and polymers

 

Repurposed Patola sari

This dress was once a rare type of sari called a Patola. Only a handful of master artisans in the Patan region of western India can make double ikat Patolas, a complex process involving tie-dyeing the yarns with the pattern prior to hand-weaving. Designer Amit Aggarwal sourced used Patolas, then employed intricate craft techniques and new materials to highlight the craftsmanship behind the original sari.*

 

Reclaimed

Fashion is one of the most polluting industries in the world. Driven by ever-changing trends and a constant desire for newness, the fashion industry produces around ten percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. It also creates significant waste: an estimated 92 million tonnes of clothing are thrown away every year.

Sari designers are responding to the urgent need for the fashion industry to rethink its systems. Their innovative approach is to reclaim, restore and re-weave used saris into new garments. Drawing on a philosophy inherent to Indian material culture, these designers show us that ‘used’ does not have to mean ‘disposable’, and that waste can be not only valuable but inspirational.*

  

From the exhibition

  

The Offbeat Sari

(May – September 2023)

 

A major exhibition celebrating the contemporary sari. Curated by our Head of Curatorial, Priya Khanchandani, this exhibition unravels its numerous forms, demonstrating the sari to be a metaphor for the layered and complex definitions of India today. It brings together dozens of the finest saris of our time from designers, wearers and craftspeople in India.

Worn as an everyday garment by some and considered by others to be formal or uncomfortable, the sari has multiple definitions. Conventionally an unstitched drape wrapped around the body, which can be draped in a variety of ways, its unfixed form has enabled it to morph and absorb changing cultural influences.

In recent years, the sari has been reinvented. Designers are experimenting with hybrid forms such as sari gowns and dresses, pre-draped saris and innovative materials such as steel. Young people in cities who used to associate the sari with dressing up can now be found wearing saris and sneakers on their commutes to work. Individuals are wearing the sari as an expression of resistance to social norms and activists are embodying it as an object of protest.

Today, the sari in urban India manifests as a site for design innovation, an expression of identity, and a crafted object carrying layers of cultural meanings. The exhibition unravels the sari as a metaphor for the complex definitions of India today.

[*Design Musem]

  

Taken in the Design Musem

bethany after her bath and reweaving her hair

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