Durian Without Duri
Leaving Traces
2023 July, Hin Bus Depot (George Town, MY)
Curated by Ivan Gabriel
Durian without duri
A set of 7 80grit aluminium oxide sanding belts, 94 cm x 10 cm each;
sewn durian husks, 2023
2023 July, Hin Bus Depot (George Town, MY)
Curated by Ivan Gabriel
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Durian without duri
A set of 7 80grit aluminium oxide sanding belts, 94 cm x 10 cm each;
sewn durian husks, 2023
The name Durian is derived from the Malay word ‘duri’ (thorn), and the suffix -an denotes a multitude of thorns. Fascinated by how a durian will look without its defining physical characteristic, I sanded down a 3.75 kg Durian Ganja (D158) with a belt sander machine.