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Shivani Aggarwal

  • India (b. 1975 in New delhi)
  • Currently in New Delhi, India.

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Thread reel

Thread reel

  • 2014
  • Fibreglass and cotton threads
  • The structure was constructed in fibreglass and then the cotton threads wrapped around them
  • 30 x 84 x 30 inches
  • Thread reel is a wall installed sculpture with a fibreglass needle through it. the needle is 20 inches on each side of the reel

  • The thread reel is a symbol of repair. it repairs the cloth, the fabric... The whole purpose of this object is subverted as soon as it is enlarged. The symbol of repair cant repair anything anymore .
  • Thread reel - thumbnail How do I knit? - thumbnail safety pin - thumbnail scissors - thumbnail Needle - thumbnail

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    Useless instruments (sculptures with fibreglass and threads) | 2013 - 2014

The series consists of huge sculptures in fibreglass and thread. The thread consumes or cuts into the body or the very instrument, which appears to cut them making the instrument worthless. The tool loses its function and purpose. I make huge fiberglass sculptures of these ‘useless’ tools or instruments dripping with threads Transforming into absurd symbols of gentle pathos and humor. I am dealing with the idea of futility, uselessness and loss of purpose in these works.