The Mingei International Museum in San Diego has loaned my work, ‘The 18th-Century Merchant Ship’ (2023), for their upcoming exhibition, ‘ Blue Gold: The Art and Science of Indigo’ Co-curated by Emily Hanna and Guusje Sanders, and guest co-curator Barbara Hanson Forsyth.
https://mingei.org/exhibitions/blue-gold
Indeed, a great honour to be part of this exhibition that delves into the rich history, culture, and economics of indigo, a subject central to my work for many years. This art work is , created using Ajrakh printing, dyeing, and needlework on khadi fabric, symbolizes the global journey of indigo as a transnational and exploitative commodity. The European vessel in a sea of indigo reflects the historical role of the indigo trade, slavery, and colonization.
Catch it at the *Mingei International Museum* from September 14, 2024 – March 16, 2025.
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