A new exhibition is opening at Edinburgh Printmakers this October. Titled From Where I Stand, the exhibit features work from international contemporary artists exploring the relationship between India and Scotland. 

Taking place from Sunday 1 October to Sunday 3 December this exhibition examines the past, present and future relationship between India and Scotland through print and multimedia artworks. 

Using a multitude of perspectives from artists and artwork that offers various perspectives, this experience encourages viewers to explore the different narratives connected to the complex relationship between the two countries and what this means for the potential future connection. 

The work of seven artists will be featured including Claire Barclay, Nishi Chodimella, Anupa Gardner, Sushanta Guha, Sonia Mehra Chawla, Shiva Nallaperumal and Swapnaa Tamhane. 

Featured artist Anupa Gardner says: ‘I am really excited to be making a new piece for From Where I Stand. My piece for this exhibition examines the idea of identity and home. I am creating my version of a paai, a South Indian grass mat by weaving together two prints (woodcuts) to symbolise the shifting nature of my relationship to both countries, Scotland and India.’

From Where I Stand is curated by the Future Flow project which welcomes 18 Scotland and India based young art workers to commission and collaborate, 11 of which worked together to develop the Scottish iteration of this exhibition.

Future Flow Indian Fellow and co-curator Kashish Kochhar says: ‘The coming together of two places with distinct cultures and seamlessly producing something so sensitive and rich in content in different contexts, is what I think is the legacy of our program and the work we have done together.’

From Where I Stand, Edinburgh Printmakers, Sunday 1 October - Sunday 3 December.