MURMURATIONS (2022)
monotype on Japanese tengujo paper, 500 cm x 100 cm; monotype and graphite works on paper, dimensions variable; interviews printed on 135gsm Arches paper with accompanying vellum overlays, 42 cm x 29.7 cm; linen clamshell box containing interviews, 42 cm x 67 cm x 4,5 cm.
This multimedia body of work is composed of a large-scale monotype scroll on tengujo, ninety drawing and printmaking works on paper, and a clamshell archive containing interviews I conducted with women and nonbinary people who have undergone the process of relocation. Imbued with intimate emotions that illuminate a profoundly universal narrative, this visual conversation serves as a call to community, a reflection on the notion of 'home,' and a tribute to the pain inherent in the difficulties of displacement,
monotype on Japanese tengujo paper, 500 cm x 100 cm; monotype and graphite works on paper, dimensions variable; interviews printed on 135gsm Arches paper with accompanying vellum overlays, 42 cm x 29.7 cm; linen clamshell box containing interviews, 42 cm x 67 cm x 4,5 cm.
This multimedia body of work is composed of a large-scale monotype scroll on tengujo, ninety drawing and printmaking works on paper, and a clamshell archive containing interviews I conducted with women and nonbinary people who have undergone the process of relocation. Imbued with intimate emotions that illuminate a profoundly universal narrative, this visual conversation serves as a call to community, a reflection on the notion of 'home,' and a tribute to the pain inherent in the difficulties of displacement,
Central to this body of work is the recognition of migration as a complex interplay of identities, cultures, and landscapes. Utilizing a range of mediums, I intertwine elements of writing and physical touch, recorded by monotyping directly onto tengujo—an ultra-thin (.02mm) paper typically used for archiving and repairing historical documents. I seek to convey the ephemeral nature of migration by evoking a sense of transience and the simultaneous permanence it leaves in its wake.
This work contemplates the impact of migration on the notions of home and belonging by investigating the duality of displacement and adaptation, simultaneously unveiling the resilience and strength that arise from unfamiliar territories. Furthermore, repositioning the conversation surrounding contemporary migration away from a male-dominated point of view and toward the lived experiences of women and nonbinary people, I aim to cultivate a dialogue on the intricate interplay between geography, gender politics, and the individual.
Murmurations serves as a catalyst for empathy, understanding, and discourse. It seeks to celebrate the richness brought by diverse perspectives and the intrinsic interconnectedness of humanity. Through quiet contemplation and critical engagement, this work invites viewers to challenge preconceptions and reflect upon their own stories of displacement, while fostering a collective commitment to inclusivity.
Murmurations (2022, monotype and graphite on tengujo, 500 cm x 100 cm, installation view at Atelier 11 in Paris, France)
Murmurations (2022, monotype and graphite on tengujo, 500 cm x 100 cm, installation view at Atelier 11 in Paris, France)
Murmurations (2022, monotype and graphite on tengujo, 500 cm x 100 cm, detail view)
Murmurations (2022, monotype and graphite on tengujo, 500 cm x 100 cm, installation view at Atelier 11 in Paris, France)
Murmurations (2022, printed interviews on 135gsm Arches paper with accompanying poems printed on vellum, displayed in a handmade clamshell box, 42 cm x 67 cm x 4,5 cm)
Over the course of six months, I recorded my interviews with women and nonbinary people into a physical archive. Accompanying the monotype pieces, the full interviews are all available to read (though any personal or identifying information has been omitted to protect the interviewees’ privacy). Unbound and handled loosely, it is expected that the interviews and their vellum counterparts will ultimately become mixed up, adding to the kindred solidarity of the words—they do not exist in isolation.
Murmurations (2022, printed interviews on 135gsm Arches paper with accompanying poems printed on vellum, displayed in a handmade clamshell box, 42 cm x 67 cm x 4,5 cm)
Murmurations (2022, monotype and graphite on tengujo, 500 cm x 100 cm, installation view at Atelier 11 in Paris, France)
Murmurations (2022, monotype and graphite on tengujo, 500 cm x 100 cm, installation view at Atelier 11 in Paris, France)
Murmurations (2022, monotype and graphite on tengujo, 500 cm x 100 cm; monotype and graphite works on paper, dimensions variable, installation view at Bastille Design Center in Paris, France)
Murmurations (2022, monotype and graphite on tengujo, 500 cm x 100 cm; monotype and graphite works on paper, dimensions variable, installation view at Bastille Design Center in Paris, France)
Murmurations (2022, monotype and graphite on tengujo, 500 cm x 100 cm; monotype and graphite works on paper, dimensions variable, installation view at Espace F15 in Paris, France)
Murmurations (2022, monotype and graphite on tengujo, 500 cm x 100 cm; monotype and graphite works on paper, dimensions variable, installation view at Bastille Design Center in Paris, France)