Wall of Interactions is a community based engagement art project that was created and curated by Ratna Gandhi during her artist residency at the Outlet in Port Coquitlam between October 2020 and May 2021.
Ratna drew inspiration for this project from her experience as an immigrant settling into a new space. The mural consists of several square glazed ceramic tiles with a common theme of nature running through them. Truly emblematic of Canada’s identity as a land that abounds in natural beauty, this is an ode to the geographical and cultural diversity of the country. It also represents the profound relationship that Canadians share with their homeland, and with nature that defines their history and identity.
This installation can be found in Hyde Creek Community Centre (1379 Laurier Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC).
About the Artist
Ratna Gandhi is a multi-talented artist with expertise in sculpture, art curation, and art instruction. With a wealth of experience spanning over twenty years, she has produced a diverse range of artworks using an array of materials such as stone, metal, wood, fiberglass, paper mache, ceramics, fabric, plaster, and clay.
Ratna earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sculpture in 2000, followed by a Master’s degree in Creative Sculpture in 2002 from the esteemed Faculty of Fine Arts at M.S. University in Vadodara, India. In recognition of her artistic prowess, she was awarded the prestigious National Award by the Lalit Kala Akademi of Arts in 2001, the highest honor for Visual Artists in India.
