Route, Rut, Lane: A Karkhana Collaboration

 

A continually evolving contemporary and conceptual mixed media project that was inspired by the historical Mughal workshop that produced elaborate miniatures. A select group of 8 artists (S. Portico Bowman, Carlyn M. Clark, Johnny Fox, Margaret Lazzari, Luke Reichle, Chris Russell, Caryl St Ama, Nancy Kay Turner) - diverse in age, geography and artistic practice - worked solo on each piece before sending it on to fellow collaborators.

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While the content was not planned, the works developed as commentaries on personal, social and religious conditions of today. The group developed a surprisingly consistent mixed media aesthetic since the project originated in January 2018.

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The project culminates with multiple exhibitions occurring in Los Angeles with plans for further exhibitions with galleries in other cities.