Fabricated Imaginaries: Crafting Art

Fabricated Imaginaries explores artworks that occupy a liminal space where art intertwines with craft traditions, design, and unconventional modes of creativity, primarily drawn from the museum’s permanent collection. The works of the artists assembled in the show reflect diverse global perspectives but share commonalities: they challenge “fine arts” norms and enhance our understanding of the versatility, possibilities, and potential materiality of visual expression.

The metaphor of weaving—interlacing weft and warp—is central to the show, reflecting the artworks as well as the artists’ experiences and identities. Many of the artists identify with more than one culture and espouse multiple sites of belonging. And so, their works embody an intricate blend of heritage and modernity, offering powerful commentary on cultural hybridity, hyphenated identity markers, and innovative artistic amalgamations.