Reena Saini KALLAT Indian, b. 1973
Paper machine, 2012/13
Painted fiberglass reinforced panel
51 x 157 x 76 cm
Further images
‘Paper Machine’ takes the form of a cannon, yet resembles origami crafted from paper. This contrast between what looks like an object of destruction and a fragile medium underscores the...
‘Paper Machine’ takes the form of a cannon, yet resembles origami crafted from paper. This contrast between what looks like an object of destruction and a fragile medium underscores the vulnerability of human-made borders, despite attempts to fortify them. The folded paper map evokes the precarious nature of administrative documents that govern access, highlighting territorial claims and the conflicts they provoke. Kallat often emphasises the arbitrariness of borders, while the fragility of paper suggests the impermanence of such authoritative constructs. The work invites reflection on how power is both asserted and contested.
Exhibitions
Reena Saini Kallat: What The Sky Won't Say The Ground Will, Richard Saltoun Gallery Rome, 2024Join our mailing list
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