Overview

Manifesting in heroic scale a figure often overlooked by media and advertising, Hetain Patel broadcasts ‘Baa’s House 11’ a poignant new commission for CIRCA showcasing a first-generation immigrant matriarch towering over the streets of London, Milan, New York, Seoul, and Tokyo throughout November.

Presented in collaboration with The Film London Jarman Award, ‘Baa’s House 11’ embodies the spirit of iconoclastic filmmaker and polemical gay activist Derek Jarman. Influenced by his legacy of challenging perceptions, giving a voice to marginalized communities, and pushing creative practices forward, The Mayor of London has supported Patel in creating a special trompe-l’oeil 3D film exclusively for Piccadilly Lights, as part of their ‘Let’s Do London’ campaign.

“I am interested in a representation of my grandmother occupying this space instead, striking, and powerful in her domestic action…. The invitation to occupy such iconic spaces around the world is huge – physically, artistically, and culturally. Working at this scale is both daunting and thrilling.

“Baa’s House 11”, CIRCA, Multiple Locations. https://hetainpatel.com/work/public-art/baa-s-house