Permanent Collection
Drop by our Shillong gallery to catch the last two days of Kriya Rynjah’s solo exhibition ‘Objects of Time’. The objects and the exhibit inspire slow living and offer genuine moments of human connection. They allow contemplation and reflection on the craft, the context, the maker, and the living material.
We are reading Verrier Elwin, a British-born Indian anthropologist who worked for the North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA) in the 1950s and settled in Shillong.
With his autobiographical work ‘Dreams’, artist Marborsing from Mairang captures a poignant moment in his life when his dream of becoming a musician was thwarted. He says, “we all dreamt of becoming someone else, but when that dream is shattered it’s like breaking one’s own promise.”
‘Dreams’ by Marborsing Marbaniang
Ceramic: 20 cm x 15 cm | 2015
Through this elongated vase, artist Andrasphera Kharmawlong shows the vibrations we go through everyday. The linear lines moving up, down and sideways reflect the many situations one meets. Andras believes that there are vibrations in every single flow of time spent. As humans we have the luxury to shape and reshape them.
‘Vibration’ by Andrasphera Kharmawlong
Ceramic: 60 cm x 20 cm | 2016
Eri silk—a soft, lustrous fabric with thermal properties to keep one cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The Cocoon Collection, for instance, is made from two different naturally found tones of Eri—a creamy white, and a rarer red Eri that creates a soft nude beige tone. In some of the pieces, Iba used a blend of both to create yet another tone that seamlessly merges into the wearer.
Local stone from Nongstoin was beautifully sculpted by craftsman Darsing using hand made tools.
Craftswoman Mirella Marak continues to preserve the 2000 year old Siju pottery art form for everyday and ceremonial use.
Garo artist, Arak Sangma highlights the oppression faced by same sex couples in society, and their alienation as represented by the stitches. The pain, lack of identity, and rejection can create a sense of hopelessness and a want of desire to live.
Gender Conflict I Mixed media on canvas | 2018 91 cm x 61 cm
“I like portraying wild untouched nature and preserving the images of harmony, mutuality and co-existence that are fast-disappearing.”
Jana Bednarova is a visual artist from Slovakia, currently living and painting in North East India. She loves taking expeditions to the countryside of Meghalaya and Assam and bringing her canvas into the wild. Her works tell the story about the existence of the jungle, which can inspire humans for survival with its biodiversity and ability to grow in very difficult terrain. “I like portraying wild untouched nature and preserving the images of harmony, mutuality and co-existence that are fast-disappearing.”
Mawkyrwat Root Bridges by Jana Bednarova
Acrylic on canvas | 140 cm x 200 cm | 2019
Straw Raincoat by the Konyaks | Nagaland | India
At Arhiu Meyase’s home and basket weaving workspace in Khonoma village, Nagaland.
Woven Wonders
Designers Rida Gatphoh and Peter Marbaniang work on reviving the dying artform of black clay pottery, traditional instrument making, and storytelling. The examples of their vision coming to life to spread ideas of craft and sustainability have a far-reaching impact beyond their own brand Dak Ti.
Events
CC Show Closing Party + Invite
Show closing, and a special sundowner curated by Emerdjence from 6 - 8 pm. Guest performers include electronic music artists Brian, Fraape, Ben. This event is by invite only.
We have 10 open spots on a first come, first served basis. DM us to join.A special shout-out to Brian, Fraape, Ben and @emerdjence.in for making the evening a memorable one.
Exposition— Cocoon Collection
We are proud to present our latest exposition, Cocoon Collection. Do drop by to experience designer Iba Mallai unfolding a time in her life when she felt far away from herself, striving to ‘fit in’, to belong. In her journey to find a place of comfort, she realised that accepting oneself was the only way to truly belong. The cocoon-inspired silhouettes remind us to embrace who we are, as a starting point for creativity.
OPENING: 07 OCT 2021 | BY INVITATION ONLY
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS: 08-23 OCT
We are expanding our gallery to represent more artists from the Northeast. Re-opening soon!
Live Performance
by Meba Ofilia and Big Ri
Meba Ofilia w/ Big Ri - With Pleasure II Live Performance Video at Northeast Edit Gallery. Shillong. Was a pleasure @mebaofilia @imti.k
Exposition — Objects of Time
Drop by our Shillong gallery to catch the last two days of Kriya Rynjah’s solo exhibition ‘Objects of Time’. The objects and the exhibit inspire slow living and offer genuine moments of human connection. They allow contemplation and reflection on the craft, the context, the maker, and the living material.
Film Screening
Of the Way Home - A Lisu story
A 30 min documentary film on one of the remotest tribes in Arunachal - the Lisu tribe.
By Wesabo Yobin, R. Thochipa Christopher Bareh, Shivani Sagolsem
