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STATEMENT OF WORK
Dharmakirthi explores migration, memory, and relational dynamics, through textile crafts. They utilize personal mythology to expand on ideas of self and interdependence. Through the visual language of divination and deity worship, their work takes the form of shrines as a conduit to past/future selves.
They are interested in transmutation within spiritual traditions. Through their creative practice, they probe the potential of generative fiction and visualization to heal histories of trauma. Imagery is pulled from folklore, religious iconography, and personal archives to create collage-like tapestries and soft sculptures.
Dharmakirthi's practice embodies processes of ritual through techniques such as sewing, weaving, and needle felting. Textiles act as a marker of familiarity and comfort. Color, shape and pattern function as playful design elements to allure and invite viewers.