New Firangi Rang Barangi: Mala

2010. Mala (Firangi Rang Barangi series).
Acrylic, ink and pencil on paper, 38 in x 59 in. /// SOLD

Mala is Hindi for "necklace".

New Firangi Rang Barangi: Sitara

2010. Sitara (Firangi Rang Barangi series).
Acrylic, ink and pencil on paper, 35 in x 59 in. /// AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

Sitara is Hindi for "star".

FOR SALE: Prithvi Mudra Tee

FOR SALE! The "Prithvi Mudra" TEE. Hand-drawn. Silkscreened on.

This Mudra actuates the root chakra, which houses our vital energy or elemental force. To ward off energy deficits and to actualize both physical and metaphysical goals, Prithvi Mudra is an essential tool. This mudra restores the mutual balance of the elements of `agni` and `prithvi` tattvas.

All orders placed by Friday, November 12 will get the pre-webshop price of $35 + tax. Send all orders to misc@meerasethi.com. International shipping available. Request costs.

All Tees will be printed red on white on an American Apparel Tee. When ordering, please specify your size.

New Firangi Rang Barangi: Tamana

2010. Tamana (Firangi Rang Barangi series).
Acrylic, ink and pencil on paper, 24 in x 54 in. /// SOLD

Tamana is Hindi/Urdu for "desire"

Exhibition In Toronto

If you happen to be in Toronto this Saturday, come by for the opening of a group show I am in called "Velocity: The Rate of Change of Position".

Exhibition Dates: Friday, 17- 26 September 2010
Opening reception and artist talks: Saturday, 18 September 2010, 3-6pm.
Venue: Function 13 Gallery, 156 August Avenue, Toronto

South Asian Visual Arts Centre) is pleased to present Velocity: the rate of change of position, an annual juried members’ exhibition that features innovative and contemporary artworks by emerging and mid-career artists from SAVAC’s membership. Every year, SAVAC invites proposals for new or recently completed artworks through an open call. A jury comprising of artists, curators and SAVAC members select works based on artistic merit and new approaches and ideas on themes surrounding contemporary South Asian identities and experiences.

Velocity: the rate of change of position brings together artworks by Arwa Abouon (Montreal), Sharlene Bamboat (London, UK/Toronto), Pritika Chowdhry (Madison, USA), Shireen Kamran (Montreal), Meera Sethi (Toronto) and Meera Margaret Singh (Toronto) that explore the parallels and divergences between our daily routines and the rapidly changing urban environment. The artists engage with fragmented and interconnected narratives from multiple histories to develop works that resonate with the current times.

SAVAC will host an opening reception and artist talks for Velocity: the rate of change of position on 18 September 2010, 3pm to 6pm at the Function 13 Gallery (156 Augusta Avenue). Entrance to the opening and artist talks is free.

Featuring works by: Arwa Abouon (Montreal), Sharlene Bamboat (London/Toronto), Pritika Chowdhry (Madison, WI), Shireen Kamran (Montreal), Meera Sethi (Toronto), Meera Margaret Singh (Toronto).

I Come Bearing Gifts of Gold

I Come Bearing Gifts of Silver

Andalucia (in detail) part 5

Hi folks, I've been away for a while, first in Vancouver and then in Spain (Madrid, Seville and Cadiz). It's been a while since I have posted, but now that I am back and back to making work, keep your eyes open for good goodies coming your way. Peace + Love

p.s. All the images from Spain were taken with a run-of-the-mill digital camera.

Andalucia (in detail) part 4

Andalucia (in detail) part 3

Andalucia (in detail) part 2

Andalucia (in detail) part 1

Farangi Rang Barangi (Pyaari) Undressed!

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Status: unfinished
Acrylic and ink on paper
28" x 50"

yup, aha, unfinished and undressed!
moving on to some next level ish!
you coming along for the ride?

Farangi Rang Barangi (Sahiba) Undressed!

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Status: unfinished
Acrylic and ink on paper
24" x 50"

Farangi Rang Barangi (rani)

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Farangi Rang Barangi (rani)
Acrylic and ink on paper
22" x 50"

Sumthin' to satisfy your hungry souls. Farangi Rang Barangi (rani) is finally here. Yup, ah-ha. It took a while and although this reproduction is not very good, the piece is bangin'. Enjoy.
peace

Farangi Rang Barangi

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Status: unfinished
Acrylic and ink on paper
18" x 50"

I wanted to leave you all with something a little special before I go off to New York for a week. So although, it's not finished and the reproduction is awful, I'm still posting the first painting in a series entitled "Farangi Rang Barangi".

"Farangi" is Persian word for foreigners, but is also used in Hindi and Urdu to mean the same thing. "Rang Barangi" is a Hindi/Punjabi colloquialism that means "colourful".

This new work is about exploring the ways in which clothing and dress express otherness, difference and belonging. It is not so much about the wearer as it is about the worn. It is also a celebration of Eastern textile arts, Indian femininity, and feminist genealogies where the passing down of jewelery and clothing from grandmother to mother to daughter is an old and sacred tradition.

Stay tuned for a better repro and a finished painting soon when I return.
Peace

Jaan REDONE

Can you spot the differences?

Khubsurat & Khubsurat REDONE

"Khubsurat" means beautiful in Hindi.

Jaan

"Jaan" is a hindi term of endearment meaning "life". These necklace designs have been inspired by traditional South Indian Thirumangalyam designs (known as Thali in Tamil & Telugu and Mangalsutra in Hindi). A mangalsutra is an Indian symbol of Hindu marriage.