In the upper left corner is a map of India, divided into provinces colored brightly in brownish reds and oranges, fuschias and verdant greens and surrounded by aquamarine ocean. In the upper right corner is another less colorful, mostly beige map illustrating streets, “Madison Ave,” “Lexington Ave” and “FDR Drive” and a few key locations, including “Central Park,” “The Empire State Building,” “Washington Square,” “Chinatown” and “SoHo.” The map is labeled “Manhatten”, and the surrounding water, including the “Hudson River” and the “East River” are also aquamarine. Between the two maps is a bright red apple sporting an “NTC” label and captioned “Big Apple.” Under the maps and apple, nine pairs of tiny shoes in rainbow colors form a horizontal line across the page; some pairs point east, some west. Below, there are three grey and black circles patterned to look like manhole covers. Each cover bears lettering, the center one reads “N.Y.C Sewer” and “Made in India.” Below the covers, is a maze of grey and black tube-like shapes that resemble pipes in some elaborate plumbing scheme.

Made in India, Immigrant Song #3

  • by Nandini Chrimar
  • Tributaries
  • April 6–May 12, 2007
  • 27" x 26" mixed media on Washi paper