It is easy to get swept up in the beauty of the brightly coloured, intricately patterned fabrics that create ਸ਼ੀਸ਼ੇ ‘ਚ ਤਰੇੜ | sheeshe ‘ch tharer | a crack in the mirror, a visually satiating exhibition by Surrey artist Simranpreet Anand and Conner Singh VanderBeek, which is touring to the Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery from October 26, 2024 to February 15, 2025, from the Reach Gallery in Abbotsford. Upon closer inspection, the viewer can see the hardened, curling  edges of the fabric panels, proof of the melted plastics contained within.

Anand’s work explores the Sikh and Punjab diaspora, often through textiles, language, and photographs. It examines the traditional role of women in Indian culture and offers a new perspective on the rigid confines of worship.

The exhibition opens on Friday, October 25 from 7-9pm. This event is FREE and open to the public.