Jasleen Kaur's Alter Altar exhibition at Tramway explores migration through sound and sculpture

The exhibition titled Alter Altar by Scottish Indian artist Jasleen Kaur is on display at Tramway in Glasgow until 8 October. It showcases a mechanized sound environment featuring a red Ford Escort that plays snippets of music, Indian worship bells, and a harmonium. Kaur's voice offers both chanting and guidance for visitors. Sculptural components include a four-metre crocheted lace draped over the car, suspended Perspex panels, and family photographs encased in resin with obscured faces. The exhibition reflects on Pollokshields, delving into themes of migration, community support, and cultural exchange. Items such as a custom tracksuit, Irn-Bru bottles, lottery tickets, and a football scarf contribute to a diasporic archive. The piece Begampur (2023) draws inspiration from poet Ravidas's vision, while a photograph captures the 2021 immigration raid in Pollokshields, highlighting everyday objects as cultural witnesses.