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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Lavanya Mani, The Ark, 2018- 2019
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Lavanya Mani, The Ark, 2018- 2019

Lavanya Mani Indian, b. 1977

The Ark, 2018- 2019
Natural dyes on cotton fabric & indigo hand-crafted quilt
Two panels, each: 116 x 78 in | Quilt: 130 x 103 in
Two panels, each: 295 x 198 cm| Quilt: 330.2 x 261.6 cm
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The Ark Animals of the world complain to the Raven (after Mishkin) The first book of the Bible, Genesis, accounts the wrath of God against the evil mankind, but Noah,...
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The Ark Animals of the world complain to the Raven (after Mishkin)
The first book of the Bible, Genesis, accounts the wrath of God against the evil mankind, but Noah, his family, and pairs of animals and birds remained safe in the ark that God commanded Noah to build.
Lavanya’s work, here, references this biblical narrative and Miskin’s Moghul miniature, bringing to the forefront the other layers of the ecological pyramid that may have been endangered over time. From the highest altitude to the pit of the ocean, an optic portrayal of varied species clog the ark, taking their complaints to the raven, in the pursuit of solace and security against the odds.


Lavanya’s work reinterprets the biblical story of Noah’s Ark, as recounted in the Book of Genesis, where Noah, his family, and selected pairs of animals were spared from divine wrath. Drawing inspiration from Mishkin’s Mughal miniature, this piece extends the narrative beyond its traditional scope, highlighting the often-overlooked layers of the ecological pyramid that face endangerment over time.
From the highest peaks to the depths of the ocean, a multitude of species crowd the ark, visually entangled in a desperate pursuit of refuge. At the heart of the composition, the raven—a symbol of mystery and transformation—becomes the recipient of their grievances, embodying a search for solace and security in an uncertain world.
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2019, Signs Taken for Wonders, Chemould Prescott Road, Mumbai, India
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