Meet Jambu Merah by Azzah Sultan(@sitisultan )— a piece that reflects her love of pattern making and the adornment of traditional batik. Inspired by her mother’s fashion style, fruit, materiality, and the unknown, Azzah shares how this piece connects to her broader performance work exploring intergenerational relationships. Out now! 🇲🇾❤️
20% of Proceeds from Jambu Merah will go towards Sudan relief through @sadagaatusa .
so honored to have @zay.ira capture my art and I with such care and intimacy.
I’ll be doing an artist talk on Jan 18th at @trotterandsholer , 5pm
“Sultan renders these objects in oil paint, bringing the conversation of material culture into the realm of
fine art. As an unmarried woman, the cultural significance of many jewelry pieces and their connection to her heritage are complex. Sultan also notes how in Southeast Asian culture, jewelry has intergenerational importance. Passing jewelry from a mother to a daughter is an act of love and can help to create some financial stability for her.”
this time last year I was designing this hijab for @velascarves and now I get to wear it for Eid and match with these cuties 💚 Selamat Hari Raya bbs 💚
20% of proceeds from Jambu Merah goes towards @sadagaatusa
excited to announce that “The Sewing Kit” will be featured at The Every Woman Biennial @everywomanbiennial
6th edition SPECTALiA opens Sunday, March 8th, 1-6pm at Pen and Brush Gallery @penandbrushnyc
29 E 22nd St and will be open through April 11th.
Gallery Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 11-6 pm.
see you on opening day 💖
The Sewing Kit
2023
oil on canvas, batik fabric, lace ribbon and found bead
20 x 16 in
New York
(on loan from private collection)
The sewing box is an exploration of memory and the way it transforms over time. This piece looks at my mother’s memories but through my perspective. Although we may grow up with our mothers we never truly know their past and who they were before motherhood. These are conversations that are difficult to have with older generations and I wish to explore it through a memory box. This piece has also lead to my on going pursuit of exploring memory and archiving my past.
