JUNGLEE JUNGLE

"The Junglee Jungle: A Glo-cal Garden of British Identity"

"The Junglee Jungle: A Glo-cal Garden of British Identity" delves into the intricacies of British identity within the UK's Indian diaspora, drawing from the artist's experiences across six Commonwealth countries. After spending 25 years in Asia, returning to London becomes a source of inspiration, where immigrant communities flourish, mirroring the artist's own untamed 'junglee' spirit. In this lush composition set against a metropolitan skyline, the artist documents one of the waves of present-day arrivals straight from the agricultural basket of India – the Punjab. She wonders about the contrasting landscapes (both inner and outer) of the immigrants, and how they will fold their subjective realities into this ever morphing anthropological stageset called Britain.  Just as the seasons of nature change, the cyclical nature of existence is portrayed, resonating with the regenerative essence of British identity. Immersed in London's immigrant milieu, the artwork evokes the interconnectedness of our shared post-colonial human experience, reflecting on the vibrant and diverse 'jungle' of cultures shaping modern Britain.

Each edition is a finely crafted piece of art, individually titled, numbered, and signed by Ketna Patel. Depending on the work’s nature, it is produced either as a C-Type print on Fuji gloss paper or as a Giclée print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag paper, both ensuring archival durability and suitability for diverse climates, including humid environments like Singapore. Prints are created at esteemed studios in London, Singapore, or New Delhi, using premium archival materials. Limited to 50 copies per size (150 total unframed), each is shipped carefully rolled in a poster tube. For a slick, glossy, contemporary look, the artwork is also offered as Acrylic or HD Metal prints, each limited to 25 per size. Acrylic prints are made on 5mm thick, 70% recycled glossy acrylic with a premium foil backing that amplifies colour richness and depth, framed in white, black, or natural wood. HD Metal versions utilize dye sublimation on scratch-resistant, waterproof aluminium, producing vivid, sharp images suited for indoor or outdoor display with a frameless floating effect. Both formats come with prefitted hanging systems and spacers for easy installation. Each piece is made to order with a 10-day production timeframe, ensuring exclusivity and meticulous record-keeping to prevent duplication.