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Curated by Sharan Apparao
“In every heart lies the seed of wisdom; when watered with love and understanding, it grows into enlightenment.”- Kabir
Crystallisation (Studio 2)
The distillation of an idea, an abstract thought, like the complexity of geometry, is transformative. Just as the seed is nurtured into a stronger form, the creative process necessitates crystallising the idea. The purity of the form is drawn from the simplicity of the cosmos. Geometry and rhythm guide this stage, where the point becomes a line, and the concept takes shape. This distillation in textiles is seen in the deliberate choices of patterns, materials, and textures that express clarity. The idea mirrors the process, where the excess is removed, and the core concept becomes clearer. The threads, once raw and undefined, are now woven into a cohesive form, mirroring how the artist strips away what isn’t needed, to reveal the true essence of the idea.
The artists in this section explore this process of distillation, where complex ideas are refined into clear, essential forms, embodying abstraction and purity. Sabiha Dohadwala captures fleeting memories and histories through abstraction, transforming visual and emotional moments into essential forms in her works Crammed Between the Cracks.