forest sutra

Uttarkashi, India
340 x 900

Stitching, gilding, assemblage
Objets trouvés: tree bark, stone, old dhoti
Khadi paper, hessian sackcloth, recycled cardboard

 

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Sutra is a Sanskrit word that can mean thread (sew, stitches), or spiritual teachings.
Here both meanings apply…

There are more contextual notes about this piece on the blog post.

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