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\nExhibits at Entwined 2.0 at CCA Gallery Bikaner House, Delhi. Feminine identity by Samiksha
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More than 200 artworks spread across six halls and multiple corridors on two floors at the CCA Gallery in Bikaner House showcase how fibre and textiles are integral to our lives. They are not just functional but feed into our daily lives as conversations, connect us to our surroundings and serve as symbols of cultural heritage and diversity.<\/p>\n

For the capital\u2019s art connoisseurs, Entwined edition 2has brought collections from the eighties to the present , tribal and traditional to contemporary pieces by 59 artists who have woven powerful narratives of cultural identity, intellectual vitality and artistic expressions using tactile and flexible textiles. <\/p>\n

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\nExhibits at Entwined 2.0 at CCA Gallery Bikaner House, Delhi. Manasa Priya Dhulipalla\u2019s self portrait
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Gallerist Sharan Apparao, who curated the first edition of Entwined in Chennai earlier this year, says, she wanted to keep the spotlight on textiles as a medium because textiles are preservers of the past and inspirations for the future and are seeing a revival of interest around the globe.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery artist thinks and enables art to take the shape of a narrative that transcends beyond the medium; it is interesting to see how people take to the idea,\u201d she says of Entwined edition 2, which is divided into two parts.<\/p>\n

The first part is categorised under three sections: The Body features artworks that integrate landscapes and elements of Nature to create a dialogue on the impermanence of life and the interconnectedness of living things. The Mind features an array of abstract, figurative and mythological narratives to illustrate the mind\u2019s power and takes the viewer to a space of silence in thought and reflects on simplicity. The Soul conveys emotional and spiritual experiences through an interplay of threads and fibres. <\/p>\n

Timeless artworks<\/h4>\n
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\nArtwork by Meenakshi Nihalalni at Entwined 2.0 at CCA Gallery Bikaner House, Delhi
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The second part is dedicated to timeless relevance of Mahatma Gandhi who spun and wove khadi, as a transformative and political tool against the colonial rulers. <\/p>\n

Gunjan Jain\u2019s Hanuman Chalisa in Telugu stands out on a bright orange silk for its extraordinary technique borrowed from Odisha\u2019s ikat. This hand woven calligraphy does not repeat the weaves for the 40 verses. An embroidered crochet with cotton and wool yarn is a haunting self-portrait of Manasa Priya Dhulipalla with its hanging threads depicting a state of dilemma. Megha Joshi\u2019s Hair series comprises thread drawings of women whose hair is the focal point in acts of resistance or compliance. <\/p>\n

An enchanting installation is Puja Bhargava\u2019s intricately crafted vintage wardrobe of antique German and French dolls. which gives a bit of history and the sense of lifestyle of the yesteryear. Six sculptures in fabric and wood by Surekha explore skin as a form of clothing and the body as a site of inquiry addressing gender identity.<\/p>\n

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\nExhibits at Entwined 2.0 at CCA Gallery Bikaner House, Delhi. Installation by Puja Bhargava
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Focussing on feminine identity is Samiksha\u2019s artwork, which represents domestic space with walls laboriously made with tissue paper wrapped over copper wires. It depicts the repetitive nature of domestic chores. There is an underlying theme of unity and resilience running through the exhibition.<\/p>\n

Textiles as an artistic medium speak about the joys and pains of human life and also the larger systems that shape our world, says Sharan. <\/p>\n

At CCA Gallery, Bikaner House, India Gate; Till August 23; 10am to 6pm<\/i><\/p>\n

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\nExhibits at Entwined 2.0 at CCA Gallery Bikaner House, Delhi
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\nSOMA BASU\n<\/p>\n

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