These digital collages revolve around the theme of how we allow the mind to keeps us busy by making our own little universe, with our identities and beliefs, which only leads us away from the existential reality. It is also about our true self which tries to find its voice to guide us to that which matters … Continue reading
Mehendi is a series that explores themes of Indian heritage, womanhood and art styles. It is a journey of self-discovery and appreciation for melanin-tinted skin, something I have begun to incorporate into my art lately. As a young 17 year old artist, I’ve been trying to diversify my art and explore my roots. I notice … Continue reading
Throughout history and mainstream media the glorification and sexualization of lesbians and bisexual women is ever present and sits on the verge of coming of age culture. The hyper-sexualization of queer women, especially femme embodying queer women drowns out the reality and authenticity of true intimate connections made by queer women. Fetishising girl-on-girl pornography has … Continue reading
The is a self portrait of me at work. All my art have elements/Easter eggs that talk about me. For example the plant here is the plant I was told that I am according to an online quiz. the stickers and props in the background are an insight to who I am. This illustration … Continue reading
People perceive the environment and the need for its conservation differently. This difference is driven by social, economic, and political factors. A person’s relationship with the nature around them defines their desire to protect the same. These three panels of art are inspired by a tribal community from India called Warli. The Warli tribe is … Continue reading
These artworks are the embodiment of a cancelled summer. A limited colour palette and wistful memories come together seamlessly to create 6 images that are merry, high-spirited and spunky. An ode to the summers we took for granted, and hope in favour of better times yet to come, each image is an indication of what … Continue reading
The Cinema Edition || Every time I come across a frame that I really like, I pause, take a screenshot and save it in a separate folder – just an attempt to preserve my favourite movie stills. However, recently, I realized that these stills are great reference material for painting and sketching. Continue reading
Life is beautiful, that’s what I believe and every soul has that unique beauty. Husna means beauty and we are surrounded by beauty. There is a group of people who love themselves more than anyone else – their beauty lives forever. They call themselves Hijra but for me they are Husna. They believe they are … Continue reading
The Moods of Blue This piece speaks about the shades of blue that are seen on flowers. The shades interiors and the tinted petals. The variation in sizes, textures, and patterns. How disorderly ordered they are. On a poetic note, it speaks of the emotion in blue. Subtle sorrow and a regret that keeps returning. … Continue reading
We spend a lot of minor portions of our day waiting, which later on add up to become major parts of our life, which we spend, waiting. For cabs, for job opportunities, for food delivery, for meetings, for bad days to end, for love. I spent many portions of many days of many summer breaks, … Continue reading
