The Civilisations
The Civilisations presents a series of Sculptural works by Artist Tajinder Dhami that explore the entwined forces of spirituality and Hegemony. Drawing on over thirty years of research into origin, identity, race, meaning and authority, Dhami creates mini-worlds and micro-stages where objects mirror past, present and future conditions.
Through bespoke 3D prints and reconfigured household objects, these works open up narratives of power, belief and transformation, inviting viewers to reflect on the worlds we inherit and the ones we might create.
Artist Statement
I am a London based Artist working under the titles of Tajinder Dhami & Stanthers Ink. My work spans the forms of Animation, Micro-stages, Installation, Objects and Drawings. My practice engages with exotic forms of transcendentalism and spirituality, exploring how these may function and manifest within an artist’s practice.
I explore points of departure, subtle objects, essences, ascension and the processes of seeking on a spiritual path encapsulated within the world. This then involves navigating the earthly polarities to spiritual being, visible within divisionalism and historical hegemonies.
Working predominantly with references to Animation techniques and processes, I play with its qualities of time, space, movement and attention to render markers on this path. In all my works, I attempt to encode residues of gesture and fruitful seeds of flowering.
About Tajinder Dhami & Stanthers Ink
My artworks have been showcased and performed internationally, including ‘Climate Prov’, Be Fantastic Festival at Bangalore International Centre, India, (2023) & ‘LaLa Land Festival’ Ruigoord, Amsterdam, Holland (2023), Exhibitions include ‘Bloomberg New Contemporaries, at the Institute of Contemporary Arts, London (2014), and as part of the DOTMOV (2014) festival in Japan and on its Global tour. Recently I have shown with several grass roots organisations, including The BombfactoryArt Foundation (2024,2025), Uncovered Collective (2023, 2024, 2025) and curation duo ‘Fresh Salad’ (2023).
Commissions include- Wu Wei, Master Tsu Tai Chi Academy (2026) NHS Trust, Glouchestershire (2016), Natty and the Rebel Ship (2015), and Independent curatorial projects include ‘Soho road to the Punjab’, Bristol (2008), and ‘State of Art’, Glastonbury Festival, Pilton (2009).
Fellowships & Residences include BeFantastic Within. BeFantastic & Future Everything, Banglore, India & UK(2022) Advanced Industrial Placement, Seeper, London (2011), MacLab, Birmingham(2010) and Proud to be Different Art Shape/Garas (2009).
I have been awarded postgraduate degrees from Animation Departments at the National Centre for Computer Animation (2000) and the Royal College of Art (2007). In 2024, I was awarded ‘the Top 25: Exceptional leader in Animation’ at the 3rd Gaming and Animation Confex, Amsterdam, Holland.
Contact: If you have any questions regarding this exhibition, please email programming@stmargaretshouse.org.uk
Venue: The Chapel at St Margaret’s House, 21 Old Ford Road — E2 9PL
Access: We are working to make our Grade II listed building more accessible, but it will take some time. Please note that entry to the Chapel is not step-free. If you require access support (including our portable ramps) and/or access to an accessible toilet, please contact us on 020 8980 2092 or email programming@stmargaretshouse.org.uk so we can arrange this for you.
Dates: Saturday 11th - Sunday 12th April
Times: 10am-5pm
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