Textile Installation

Herstory: Our March of Progress

Herstory: Our March of Progress

Herstory: Our March of Progress

2019

Photo courtesy: Jogja Biennale Foundation

Diverting the Politics of (re)presentation, Gajah Gallery, Jogjakarta, Indonesia
Diverting the Politics of (re)presentation, Gajah Gallery, Jogjakarta, Indonesia

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

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