Ranu Mukherjee's The Long Middle at Gallery Wendi Norris
Ranu Mukherjee, born in 1966 in Boston, MA, showcases eleven new artworks in her sixth solo exhibition at Gallery Wendi Norris, entitled The Long Middle. This title is inspired by cultural theorist Lauren Berlant's concept of 'the long middle of change,' which delves into a transformative shift that intertwines personal narratives with political, ecological, and geological themes. Mukherjee's diverse artistic approach critiques Western and anthropocentric notions of intelligence, resilience, and survival, envisioning a gentler connection to the environment. Her pieces connect the challenges of mid-life, motherhood, and self-discovery with the looming issues of climate change, resource depletion, and the extinction of species.
Key facts
- Ranu Mukherjee was born in 1966 in Boston, MA.
- The exhibition is titled 'The Long Middle'.
- It is Mukherjee's sixth solo show with Gallery Wendi Norris.
- The exhibition features eleven new paintings.
- The title references cultural theorist Lauren Berlant's phrase 'the long middle of change'.
- Mukherjee's practice questions Western and human-centric ideas about intelligence, resilience, and survival.
- The works merge autobiographical, political, ecological, and geological themes.
- Themes include mid-life, motherhood, personal transformation, climate crisis, resource extraction, and species loss.
Entities
Artists
- Ranu Mukherjee
- Lauren Berlant
Institutions
- Gallery Wendi Norris
Locations
- Boston
- Massachusetts