C-lective Curator’s Cut:

Homesickness captures the feeling of carrying a place with you long after you've left it. It’s beautifully rich blues mirror the sadness the title carries while also holding space for the peace being home brings. Delicately embroidered, the circular composition evokes the symmetry of a mandala while drawing on the intricate patterns found in traditional Indian textiles and henna. Built from sand, gesso, fabric, and thread, the work reflects Ajaya's ongoing exploration of memory, identity, and the landscapes that shape us. Rather than depicting a specific location, Homesickness becomes an emotional map, one that speaks to the universal longing for home, wherever and however we define it.