Within This Earthen Vessel is a celebration of the Indian diasporic community to the local region, weaving together stories of past and present, through historical photos from regional archives and beyond, personal stories, and work from local artists. 

Guest curated by Lucy Carver-Brennan with support from local artist Surya Sameera and contributions from numerous artists and community members, Within This Earthen Vessel runs concurrently with  ਸ਼ੀਸ਼ੇ ‘ਚਤਰੇੜ | sheeshe ‘ch tharer | a crack in the mirror, by artist Simranpreet Anand with Conner Singh VanderBeek. Within This Earthen Vessel and Sheeshe ‘ch tharer complement each other beautifully, as both exhibitions use many of the same iconographies and imagery, allowing local artists to bring these concepts home. 

“It has been an honour and a delight to reach out to and support the voices of this community for Within This Earthen Vessel,” says Carver-Brennan. “The dedicated and generous work of Surya during this process is much to thank for its success, and for the vibrant beauty and colour on display.”