Savia Mahajan b. 1980
Exuvia 1, 2023
Porcelain paper clay, luffa, fired at 1250° C
(HSN code: 970300)
(HSN code: 970300)
19 x 19 x 5.5 inches
Copyright Savia Mahajan, 2023
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Exuvia 1 explores the themes of shedding as part of evolution or growth, for example certain insects with exoskeletons or shells grow so large which makes their shells break open....
Exuvia 1 explores the themes of shedding as part of evolution or growth, for example certain insects with exoskeletons or shells grow so large which makes their shells break open. Mahajan is interested in the aspect of letting go in order to grow or evolve, in some sense. The work purposes the meticulous textural qualities of vegetable fibers.