Exhibit: Fractured Geometry: Lasting Legacies of Colonialism through the Displacement of Hindu Temples
- Event Date: Monday, March 24, 2025–Thursday, July 31, 2025
- Location: Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory St., Urbana, IL
This exhibit by Registration Assistant Illakkia Ranjani (class of 2025) explores the religious symbolism behind Hindu temple architecture. Hindu temples appear to follow the principles of fractal geometry, which emphasizes the symmetric repetition of shapes in varying scales. This form communicates central themes of Hinduism, such as the cyclicality and harmony of the universe. When pieces of Hindu temples and chariots are displaced through the forces of colonialism, the symbolic and architectural harmony of these structures are broken. This exhibit highlights how colonialism has eroded the meanings, purposes and identities of six architectural fragments in Spurlock’s collection–reducing them to artifacts of fractured geometry.
Contact
For further information on this event, contact the Museum Information Desk at spurlock-museum@illinois.edu (email link) or (217) 333-2360.
All participants are welcome. To request disability-related accommodations for this event, please contact Brian Cudiamat at cudiamat@illinois.edu (email link) or (217) 244-5586.