Rangoli Residency in Essex, VT
In January 2013, I worked with the students of Essex Middle School during a one-week residency. We learnt all about Rangoli – dyed our own rice, created designs on tiles and even indulged in some mindful doodling.
Kent Museum, Calais, VT.
In the beautiful and historically preserved Kent Musuem, in the heart of Calais, VT, I was invited to create an interactive drawing installation on the day preceding the opening of the exhibition Full Circle. It was a wonderful experience to be working with over 20 participants. Over the course of 6 hours, we completed a 6ft […]
Morehead State University, Kentucky.
In October 2011, I was invited to Morehead State University, Morehead, Kentucky, to perform and coordinate a participatory Rangoli drawing.The finished design was 5ft x 5ft in size, took over 15lbs of rice in 10 colors and utilized the help of 18 participants over 6 hours.Many thanks to Jennifer Reis, Gallery Director of MSU and […]
Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA
On the weekend of 2nd and 3rd April 2011, I was invited to the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA to perform a Rangoli, as part of Sensational India!, a weekend of creative activities celebrating the arts and culture of India.Two separate designs were provided for children interested in participating in rangoli making. The Rangoli design […]