ELEVEN SPELLS
Installation 2020
Dye on muslin

An installation of eleven batik pieces, inspired by the origins of batik, where symbols and colors represent the dreams or powers of the wearer. The method, developed in a batik workshop, parallels darkroom printing but unfolds at a slower pace. Colors develop in (sun)light, and once revealed and fixed, cannot be altered. Working “in the dark” requires reliance on multiple senses, with weather playing a significant role—sunlight intensity affects color strength, while rain influences drying time and work rhythm.