Himangshu Sarma is an artist from Nalbari, Assam, currently residing and practising in Santiniketan. He completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2021 and his Master of Fine Arts in 2023 from the Department of Sculpture at Kala Bhavana, Visva Bharati. His research and practice focus on the cultural and material elements of survival among the riverine tribes of Assam, documenting various modes of recreation within the existential context of the riverine landscapes. Sarma's approach emphasises collective engagement and learning, which significantly informs his work. By incorporating multiple disciplines, he aims to further explore interdisciplinary methods while preserving culture through his art. Alongside fellow practitioners Rabiul Khan, Ritushree Mondal, and Surajit Mudi, he is in the process of establishing GABAA, an artist-led centre in Santiniketan. This independent space will facilitate interdisciplinary and research-based engagements, fostering collaborative art practices that explore alternative methodologies for community conversations, archiving, and creation.
In this exhibition, threads of cloth and memory intertwine to tell stories too often overlooked. This project doesn’t turn its gaze towards professional artisans but instead towards the homemakers of Birbhum. They are not trained weavers or embroiderers by trade; they are mothers, daughters, and wives, sewing in quiet domestic spaces for their families. Historically, these women created kanthas not for sale but for their own use, stitching warmth and care into everyday objects. This project is more than an exploration of ‘craft’.(..)
Kanthar Ghar: A Neighbourhood Extension of GABAA
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