
Textile Installation
2019
Photo courtesy: Jogja Biennale Foundation
The work presents archeological and historical findings of female fossils, from Africa, Europe and Asia, including Indonesia, specifically ones found in the island of Flores. Archeological data are represented in a descriptive archival manner, mimicking the form of an infographic. This work tries to add on possibilities of constructed fictional approach in historical data from a female point of view, departing from Darwin’s evolution theory.
This work also acknowledges the fact that history is written by the dominant class who validates their preferred stories as truths, to solidify the control and power over everything. Therefore, anything outside these truths becomes myths, legends and tales which includes women who are often excluded from written history in exchange for roles as witches, demon queens, flesh-eating creatures and many more.
Date
2019
DIMENSION
150 x 200 cm
MATERIAL
Calico Fabric, Embroidery Thread
Photo courtesy: Jogja Biennale Foundation
Photo courtesy: Jogja Biennale Foundation
Photo courtesy: Jogja Biennale Foundation