'Herself as Another' is a dazzling exhibit, recently opened at HollisTaggart in New York City. See how artist Suchitra Mattai weaves myth and memory together in her mixed-media works for this show:
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her debut solo exhibition with New York’s Hollis Taggart. The exhibition showcases Mattai’s most recent mixed-media works, which seamlessly blend elements of painting and sculpture with found objects and embroidery and weaving. In this most recent work, Mattai explores the ways in which society excludes and “others” certain individuals and communities, specifically those with mental illness, based on both real and misunderstood differences.Why We Like It:
Mattai’s paintings and sculptures tap into the folkloric narratives deeply embedded in cultures, exploring the symbolism of monsters and the fears they represent. Through her works, Mattai seeks a way of acknowledging these heritages, while expanding our own ability for inclusion and understanding. Some of her paintings are based on old family photographs, others include pieces of her own jewelry or bits of vintage fabrics or textiles.