The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of the Arts welcomes Judy Frater as the spring 2022 Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence. In the course “Cultural Diversity, Connection, Value, and Sustainability – the Role of Hand Craft,” students will explore the Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection, co-design textiles with artisans in India, and exhibit their inspirations and designs in the Lynn Mecklenburg Gallery. They will learn about small-scale artisan production, value, and sustainability.
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The Spring 2022 Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence Teaching program is presented by the UW–Madison Division of the Arts and hosted by the Design Studies Department with Professor Jenny Angus as lead faculty. Current additional supporters include the Art Department, Department of Art History, Bolz Center for Arts Administration, Center for Culture, History, and Environment (CHE), Center for Design and Material Culture, Center for South Asia, and Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies.
The UW–Madison Division of the Arts has hosted world-class artists-in-residence since 1995 and formally launched the Interdisciplinary Arts Residency Program (IARP) in 1999. The program recently changed its name to the Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence Teaching (IART) Program. IART is made possible by funding from the university’s Office of the Provost.
Guest Artists
Zakiya Adil Khatri
Zakiya Adil Khatri’s father, a batik artist, treated boys and girls equally. Zakiya practiced batik in the workshop when the artisans weren’t around. In 2013, she took design courses atKala Raksha Vidhyalaya (KRV). “Women do the work and men get the credit,” she said. In 2017, Zakiya traveled to Cusco, Peru to present to an international gathering of women artisans. “Education is everything,” she said, and the audience applauded. “The first thing is that women in India face great obstacles,” she said. “An Indian woman can succeed only if her father-and husband-support her.”
Irfan Anwar Khatri
Irfan Anwar Khatri learned block printing when he was fifteen. When his father passed away suddenly, Irfan assumed responsibility for the home and business at the age of 22.In 2007, he traveled to UK. “I saw craft as a means of cross-cultural communication,” he said. He has since traveled to Indonesia, Nepal, Tajikistan, Dubai, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and China to attend conferences and conduct workshops.
Adil Mustak Khatri
Adil Mustak Khatri revived his family tradition.After twelfth grade, he learned bandhani, then took design courses at Kala Raksha Vidhyalaya (KRV) to learn more. Through his work and design he pushes boundaries in bandhani and shibori. He received the World Crafts Council seal of excellence. In 2020, Adil was juried into the highly competitive International Folk Art Market in Santa Fe.
Prakash Naran Siju
Prakash Naran Siju’s family is one of a very few who have made flat weave carpets for several generations. Prakash learned carpet weaving from his father, and now has nearly a decade and a half of experience. He stands out as a leader in craft community, now mentoring young weavers in his village of Bhujodi.
Announcements
- Coming Together: Culturally Inspired Creation is now available to view online!
- Coming Together: Culturally Inspired Creation was on display at the Lynn Mecklenburg Textile Gallery in Nancy Nicholas Hall from April 20 through Friday, May 27.
- Hear from Global Design students enrolled in Judy’s course during a student panel on Tuesday, May 3 at 5:30 p.m. in 1199 Nancy Nicholas Hall or via Zoom.
- Don’t miss the Coming Together: Culturally Inspired Creation exhibition opening and trunk show on Saturday, April 30 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Nancy Nicholas Hall.
- The Center for South Asia hosts a talk with Judy Frater on the residency and the upcoming exhibition Coming Together: Culturally Inspired Creation on Thursday, April 14 from noon-1 p.m. at 206 Ingraham Hall.
- Get a glimpse at what a day in class with Judy Frater is like via @uwmadisonarts Instagram
Images courtesy of the artists.