Things
"Things" is a series of ink drawings exploring the flow of objects naturally formed by the artist's hand when doodling, with an intention to manifest beauty.
Artist: Kiranjot Kaur
Location: King George & 72nd Street
Category: Civic Collection - Utility Boxes
Year: 2023
About Things
"Things" is a series of ink drawings exploring the flow of objects naturally formed by the artist's hand when doodling, with an intention to manifest beauty. The objects often take the appearance of patterns reminiscent of jewelry and three-dimensional embroidery, influenced by the artist's Panjabi clothing and accessories. The series aims to integrate abstract floral representation with living flowers and vines in a winding, connected display, defining ornamentation from a human perspective. The piece was initially hand-drawn, scanned, and then digitally colored for the large-scale display.
About the Artist
Kiranjot Kaur is a Surrey-based artist, who among various artistic endeavors, takes pleasure in painting vibrant, exploratory pieces and creating high-contrast, bold ink designs. A self-taught artist, Kiranjot explores perspectives shaped by her artistic influences, representing a composition of ideas in both visual and poetic forms. Her current work aims to celebrate her background in engineering, draw inspiration from Sikh philosophy, honor her Panjabi and Canadian heritage, reflect on her lived experience growing up in a family fabric store, and express her journey through motherhood.