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My latest work is the sixth billboard commission for SPACE ilford. It highlights the historical connections between the London Borough of Redbridge and the East India Company (EIC), which was a major player in global trade. My tableau, 'Afternoon Chai', is inspired by William Hogarth's 'Assembly at Wanstead House' (1728-1731). It reimagines the ballroom scene at Wanstead House, showcasing the Child family engaged in tea drinking and card playing. Sir Josiah Child, 1st Baronet, who was the Governor of the EIC, bought the Wanstead estate in the 1670s. Using his immense wealth, he transformed the landscape and developed stunning gardens. His son Richard later built the grand Palladian mansion, Wanstead House, on the estate, which was completed in 1722 but demolished in 1825, now the site of Wanstead Golf Course and Wanstead Park. The EIC also had many of its employees residing in Ilford, Wanstead, and Woodford.

In my artwork, I've interwoven these stories into a dining scene where four South Asian women, including myself and friends who grew up in Redbridge, gather around a lavish table with a view of Wanstead House. The piece, a blend of AI image manipulation, archival images, and digital painting, surrounds us with symbols of our heritage: tea, spices, rugs, silk textiles, and porcelain, all items that the EIC imported, enriching the local area. This artwork invites viewers to explore new aspects of Redbridge's history, acknowledging the global influences on our local environment.

You can see 'Afternoon Chai' on the SPACE billboard outside of the gallery until March 2024.

Video captures: 'Afternoon Chai' at SPACE Ilford written in yellow over the image, providing a sweeping view of the artwork. Stay tuned for more details.

Follow us on Instagram for more updates: @redbridge.museum, @inilford, @redbridgecouncil, @redbridgearts, @redbridge_libraries, @do_morered. Don't forget to check out #SpaceStudios, #SabrinaTirvengadum, #BillboardCommission, #SpaceBillboard, #WansteadGolfCourse, #WansteadHouse, #EastIndiaCompany.
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