Untitled (Set of 3) by Aastha Dutta
To me, parijaat is a really special kind of flower. I see this as a key component of many people's cultures and feel incredibly connected to them. My two main tasks for this piece of work were to make a long Mala out of the original Parijat and to embroider parijat using threads. However, I felt really meditative during both of these acts and appreciated the repetitive activities (creating the imitation flower and sewing the mala). The Repentice Act, in one way or another, was more important to me when creating this piece of art. However, the inspiration for this piece came from my childhood memories of the flower parijat as well as how I see and feel it now.
| Size |
28" x 18" (Each), set of 3 |
| Medium |
Eco printing on cotton fabric and embroidery, natural leaves, fabric threads, watersoluble fabric |
| Edition Size | Unique |
| Framing | Stretched |
| Year | 2023-2024 |
| Certificate of Authenticity | Included |
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Aastha Dutta
Aastha Dutta was born in 1998 and is a visual artist who works and lives in Assam. From a young age, she developed a strong appreciation and comprehension for the arts, which led her to pursue further studies in the field. She finished her bachelor's degree in 2021 from Orissa, and completed her Masters in Fine arts from Shiv Nadar University, Noida, in 2023.
Nature, shift, memories and the happening around her are major elements of influence. Her materials and mediums of choice are diverse. At the moment, one of the primary components of her works is the stitching and embroidery technique. She is attempting to investigate the technique with other surfaces while considering contexts associated to embroidery, even though the embroidery procedure is often employed with fabric. Investigating potential wider implications of a straightforward procedure using a basic needle and thread, as well as how it might impact a person's everyday life and surroundings.
She has participated in Kochi Muziris Biennale (student biennale) 2022-23, under Suvani Suri. Volunteered and coordinated many exhibitions and art symposiums in a variety of galleries such as Lalit kala Academy. Willingness to work for and with society, and constant commitment to providing for people's needs.
