Par Nair – Invisible Threads: Stories of Mothers, Migration & Resilience

Richmond Hill Public Library

Par Nair
Invisible Threads: Stories of Mothers, Migration & Resilience

On view until November 10, 2024
Central Branch, Glass Case Gallery

An evocative solo exhibition by Par Nair, Invisible Threads delves into the lived experiences of diaspora and the intricate layers of intergenerational knowledge. Through hand embroidery, Par honours the resilience of women, particularly within the context of migration, and highlights the often unseen labour of mothers and daughters. Her work unravels the strength and stories of women whose voices have historically been silenced in colonized spaces.

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About the Artist:

Par Nair (she/her) is a South Indian-born interdisciplinary artist, researcher, and educator based in Richmond Hill. Her work reimagines the narratives of Indian women through mediums like oil painting, hand embroidery, installation, and creative writing. Par holds an MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts from OCAD University and has exhibited her work both nationally and internationally.

Related Event:

Embroidery Workshop with Artist Par Nair
Saturday, October 5, 2024, for adults and teens. Registration required.

Join Par Nair for a hands-on embroidery workshop where you’ll create a portrait (face only) while reflecting on the connections between migration and the invisible labour of women.

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