"A New Home"
"Set Me Free"
"A New Home"
"Set Me Free"
Prompt for Sophomore Illustration 1: Narrative Environment, the place is being invaded by aliens.
Growing up and into my own self
"Tamed-Dashed"
"Metamorphosis"
Personal Project: Seeking stability and direction amidst chaos. Inspired by ENHYPEN's "Tamed-Dashed"
In exploring and navigating the subject of the body, I wanted to portray it like a topographic map, spreading the message of self-love in a queer/trans context.
"Solemn Bride/In Prayer"
"Asho! Khao!"
Highlighting the intersection of Desi culture and queer identity. The
typical Desi bridal aesthetic consists of a very detailed
sari or lehenga, lots of gold jewelry,
mehndi or henna that goes down the arms, and heavy
makeup. However, this person is in a moment of reflection-- pondering
their gender and sexuality, wondering if they truly fit into the
expectations of their culture. In the water, their lehenga is
getting soaked, their kajol smeared by tears, they pray to
Allah, contemplating where they belong-- in their culture and
upbringing, or in their sexuality. It's a question that I, as well as
mant other queer people of color, have experienced. Oftentimes, queer
people of color are considered outcasts in both respective spaces-- to
queer for cultured spaces, too cultured for queer spaces. It's a very
lonely position to be in, and that state of isolation leaves us
wondering where we truly belong.
EXHIBITED IN MICA ARTWALK 2024: MUSTAQBIL-IZM EXHIBIT Curated by Anika Shah
Growing up in a Desi household, one of the things that would bring us together as a family is food. This piece highlights the warmth and comfort of South Asian food, as well as the community and hospitality of sharing it.