Hema Shironi Sri Lankan, b. 1991
Latha Mandapaya, 2023
Hand Stitched Embroidery and Patchwork on Fabric
118 x 126 cm
49 5/8 x 46 1/2 in
49 5/8 x 46 1/2 in
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Hema Shironi employs the practice of needlework to thread through and across her reflections, recounting the many journeys, cultures and experiences that she assimilated as she moved from one place...
Hema Shironi employs the practice of needlework to thread through and across her reflections, recounting the many journeys, cultures and experiences that she assimilated as she moved from one place to another. The medium’s association with domesticity is employed to pay homage to three generations of women in ‘Latha
Mandapaya’. In an expression of admiration, Shironi adapts an ancient pillared structure to essay her family’s resilience despite all odds. The use of patterned fabric, with its unique textures and designs, recalls the different geographies traversed by these women over the years.
Exhibitions
Families 'Not' In The ListSaskia Fernando Gallery 2024