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Artist Traces Indigo's Global Legacy
30 Oct
Summary
- Exhibition explores indigo's history from ancient roots to migration.
- Artwork highlights exploitation, resistance, and cultural renewal.
- Artist collaborates with artisans, using traditional techniques.
An exhibition titled "Indigo: The Blue Gold II" (2008-2026) by artist Shelly Jyoti is currently on display in New Delhi, curated by Professor Lisa Trivedi.
The exhibition delves into the complex history of indigo, from its ancient textile roots and colonial exploitation to the stories of forced labor, displacement, and eventual cultural renewal.
Jyoti's work, which spans eighteen years, highlights themes of migration and identity. New pieces like "Faceless Journeys" and "Displaced Ecologies" honor marginalized workers and the adaptation of communities.
Utilizing hand-spun khadi, natural dyeing, and block printing, Jyoti collaborates with artisans from Kutch. Recurring motifs symbolize broader human movements and the enduring passage of memory and culture across generations.
