An art installation celebrating the work of a local artist has been unveiled on Southampton's East Street.
Winchester-based textile artist and researcher, Jennifa Chowdhury explores contemporary expressions of identity, heritage and belonging, with specific reference to British-Bengali-Muslim experiences.
She draws from the diverse influences of Islamic geometric patterns.
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Funded by GO! Southampton and supported by John Hansard Gallery and Art Asia, this new public installation is on display on the hoardings on East Street and Queensway.
Earlier this year GO! Southampton, Art Asia, John Hansard Gallery, and Southampton Forward held an open call for Hampshire and Isle of Wight artists to design artworks celebrating South Asian culture.
Stephen Manion, Executive Director of GO! Southampton said: “This is a celebration of what makes our city such an exciting and vibrant place to live. We’re proud to support Southampton’s finest artists and festivals.”
The artwork ties in with the Southampton Mela Festival, a long-standing summer highlight in the city’s events calendar.
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