“Hidden Inheritance” seeks to build knowledge of the diaspora of Fijian Indians living in New Zealand descended from the Girmityas (indentured labourers). The works delve into the little-known history of the 60,000 Indians who came to Fiji, often through coercion and manipulation to work in agriculture, sugar mills or train lines between 1879 and 1916. The work explores themes of hope, adventure, hardship, and intergenerational impact through virtual reality and augmented reality, as well as photography, painting, collage, textiles, and performance.
16 November 2024 – 11 January 2025
Free activities and events:
Nadia uses electronic music, live sampling and poetry to tell the story of the 60,000 Indians brought to Fiji based on a promise too good to be true.
Wednesday 20th November, 6:30pm
Performance by Nadia Freeman:
Shivani will demonstrate how to incorporate your own art in a virtual reality environment.
Bookings are essential; please contact the gallery.
Friday 22nd November, 2 – 4pm
Virtual reality & mixed media workshop:
Saturday 23rd November, 2 – 4pm
Image: Shivani Karan, Hidden Inheritance, 2017
Digital Photography, Lautoka, Fiji.