The Thinai Project: A Feminist Epic on Silk

Looking up at the four panels and the skylight, this view highlights the architectural integration of the artwork. The installation was designed to follow the sun, with light hitting each painting at a different time of day, connecting the art to the natural cycles described in the literature.

The sun's rays beaming through the skylight and hitting the top of the installation. This captures the dynamic quality of the project, where natural light becomes an active element of the artwork itself.

Here I am in the finished space, sitting within the installation. This gives a sense of the scale of the paintings and the feeling of being completely surrounded by the art.

A video showing the installed Thinai Project at night, illuminated by artificial light. This demonstrates the versatility of the installation, which transforms from a day-lit space to a dramatic, gallery-like room after dark.

A short video montage showing me and my daughter documenting the finished project. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at the final steps of a major commission, from photography to clean-up.

A video revealing the full "Kurinji" (Mountain) painting on silk before installation. I'm holding up the massive, flowing fabric, showing its scale and the detailed artwork depicting a woman finding balance and accomplishment.

A flat, detailed shot of the central part of the "Kurinji" painting. This artwork represents the hills and mountains, with the elusive Kurinji flower and a figure embodying the spirit of the landscape.

Me adding the final touches to the "Kurinji" panel. This action shot shows the physical process of painting on a large scale, even when working on fabric that will later be installed as a wall mural.

The "Kurinji" panel installed on the wall, viewed from below. The surrounding peacock feathers and water drop motifs are part of the overall design, framing the central narrative.