Sharmistha Kar, who walks always beside you (detail), 2017, hand embroidery on fabric, 190 x 135 cm. Courtesy of the artist.
McIntosh Gallery
Western University
London, Ontario
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“Next to a River – Embroidery as Map and Shelter” is a meditation on ideas of belonging, migration and identity. Featuring textile works adorned with hand embroidery, Kar’s practice forges connections between traditional craft and regional and personal histories.
Closing Reception: Friday, September 7 from 5 to 7 p.m.
