Between the stitch
The gendered notion embedded in the stitch is often in relation to its context and space. The intervention of a woman in a space is viewed as a domestic form of labour. I investigate the act of stitching as a feminine, domesticated form of labour through the lens of my Grandmother. Tracing, rubbings and transferring as processes of embroidery have aided the visual language in this narration. In addition, my work explores the passing away of time, experience and memory through stitching.
FATIMA MANDVIWALA
Fine Art
Between the stitch
The gendered notion embedded in the stitch is often in relation to its context and space. The intervention of a woman in a space is viewed as a domestic form of labour. I investigate the act of stitching as a feminine, domesticated form of labour through the lens of my Grandmother. Tracing, rubbings and transferring as processes of embroidery have aided the visual language in this narration. In addition, my work explores the passing away of time, experience and memory through stitching.
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Untitled Thread and ink on cloth 14” x 14”
Untitled Flowers and thread on cloth 18” x 18”
Untitled Graphite on tracing paper 19” x 26”
Untitled Paper, thread and graphite on cloth 13.5” x 13”
Untitled Paper, graphite and thread on cloth 7” x 14”
Untitled Thread on Paper 20” x 20”
Untitled I Ink on cloth 12” x 11”
Untitled II Ink on wax paper 12” x 11”
