Artists: Karen Kraven and Swapnaa Tamhane

Exhibition Dates: January 16, 2026 - April 04, 2026

Opening Reception: Friday January 16, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

RAFT is a collaborative exploration of unseen labour, handmade processes, and the transformation of everyday working environments.

Drawing inspiration from the historical figure of the rag‑picker and contemporary textile workers in Kutch, Gujarat, the artists’ shared interest in the handmade versus the mass‑produced lead to a sculptural installation based on a washing tank used in cloth‑dyeing practices, reimagined as a 20‑foot steel frame.

Within this structure, the artists present paper works, textiles, and fabrics that reflect their ongoing exchange of research and materials, and their commitment to amplifying the histories and gestures embedded in craft and manual work.