Bridging continents and cultures, Rani Sarin is bringing together the colours of India, minimalist sensibilities of Scandinavia and the dynamic energy of her global experiences together through an art workshop at Carpe Diem Art Centre, Majorda, South Goa.
Based in Boston, USA, the printmaker, papermaker and textile artist, whose work bridges the seen and the felt world, will be in Majorda teaching enthusiasts the art of Tie-Dyes, during her workshop on March 23.
With a deep connection to colour, light and texture, her artistic journey is shaped by a lifelong engagement with paint, pulp, pigment, ink and dye.
Speaking about the workshop, she says, “People can expect to get a brief introduction to the history of tie-dye before they literally get their hands into the dyes. They will experiment with different methods of using tying as a resist method. They will use what they learn to make designs on any fabric they bring from home.”
Anyone can be a part of this workshop and there is no prior skill required. Currently, tie-dye is being used as a fashion statement – from simple T shirts to designer clothes.
Rani Sarin, artist
Born and raised in India, Rani pursued a master’s in textiles before expanding her artistic education in Sweden and Barcelona. Rani’s art portrays an interplay of cultures, ideas and materials.
Working extensively with mixed media, Rani, whose work has been exhibited widely and is part of private and corporate collections, combines her handmade paper, prints and dyed fabrics to create compositions that explore harmony in contrast.
Talking of her process she says, it is intuitive. “It all begins with a mood, a dream or a reaction to colour and unfolds as a dance between movement and magic,” she says.
“Anyone can be a part of this workshop and there is no prior skill required. Currently, tie-dye is being used as a fashion statement – from simple T shirts to designer clothes. I will discuss and try and use them at the workshop,” she adds.
I am constantly experimenting with the resist method of printing and I work with procion dyes – they colour fast and are non-toxic.
Rani Sarin, artist
At the workshop, she will demonstrate the use of rubber bands, yarn, needle and thread to derive different shapes. She will also use different fabrics to make for a constantly evolving approach to an ancient craft.
“I am constantly experimenting with the resist method of printing and I work with procion dyes – they colour fast and are non-toxic, ” says Rani.
She draws inspiration from Indian philosophy, the works of Paul Klee and Rothko, and the fluidity of Swedish glass, infusing her pieces with depth, rhythm and emotion.
For Rani, the creative process is an ever-evolving dialogue between destruction and reconstruction, as she tears, layers and re-imagines her own prints and textiles to give life to new forms.
She draws inspiration from Indian philosophy, the works of Paul Klee and Rothko, and the fluidity of Swedish glass, infusing her pieces with depth, rhythm, and emotion.
DETAILS
WHAT: Tie-dye workshop
WHERE: Carpe Diem Art Centre – Majorda, South Goa
WHEN: Sunday, March 23, 2025
TIMINGS: 3.30 pm to 6 pm
CONTACT: +91 832 2996696
