Parag Tandel b. 1978
SALT SHRINES: Colour Blind/ वर्णान्ध series’ (6), 2026
Stainless steel wire and polyester and cotton thread
(HSN Code: 970300)
(HSN Code: 970300)
45 x 26 inches
Base Diameter: 8 inches
Base Diameter: 8 inches
Copyright Parag Tandel, 2026
In the Salt Shrines series (2026), vibrantly hued yarn and found elements are wound onto metal armatures to create multi-layered sculptural figures that crystallise Koli votive traditions, nature worship, and...
In the Salt Shrines series (2026), vibrantly hued yarn and found elements are wound onto metal armatures to create multi-layered sculptural figures that crystallise Koli votive traditions, nature worship, and multispecies cosmologies — evoking the Bharali Puja ceremonies held at full moon each October.
Red: the red tika worn by Koli women exemplifies cultural adaptation, showing how Hindu rituals circulate across communities and gain new meanings through assimilation and transformation.
Red: the red tika worn by Koli women exemplifies cultural adaptation, showing how Hindu rituals circulate across communities and gain new meanings through assimilation and transformation.
