Nagini (2015)
30 x 48 inches
Oil on canvas
Badass Desi Pinups is a body of work which appropriates classic pinup paintings by American vintage pinup artists from a South Asian perspective. Having a bicultural identity and not knowing where you belong plays a big part in the sexual identity of South Asian -Canadian women. This series aims to sexually liberate the Indian woman in a way that is normalized and desensitized by North American culture but still seen as taboo in a very patriarchal Indian society. Figures are altered with South Asian features and a darker complexion to transform the classic American pinup. All figures stare directly at their audience, reveling in their sexual allure, confronting their expectations of how "good Desi girls" should be.
Karvachauth (2015)
30 x 48 inches
Oil on canvas
Badass Desi Pinups is a body of work which appropriates classic pinup paintings by American vintage pinup artists from a South Asian perspective. Having a bicultural identity and not knowing where you belong plays a big part in the sexual identity of South Asian -Canadian women. This series aims to sexually liberate the Indian woman in a way that is normalized and desensitized by North American culture but still seen as taboo in a very patriarchal Indian society. Figures are altered with South Asian features and a darker complexion to transform the classic American pinup. All figures stare directly at their audience, reveling in their sexual allure, confronting their expectations of how "good Desi girls" should be.
I Love My India/Watan Mera India (2015)
20 x 40 inches
Oil on canvas
Badass Desi Pinups is a body of work which appropriates classic pinup paintings by American vintage pinup artists from a South Asian perspective. Having a bicultural identity and not knowing where you belong plays a big part in the sexual identity of South Asian -Canadian women. This series aims to sexually liberate the Indian woman in a way that is normalized and desensitized by North American culture but still seen as taboo in a very patriarchal Indian society. Figures are altered with South Asian features and a darker complexion to transform the classic American pinup. All figures stare directly at their audience, reveling in their sexual allure, confronting their expectations of how "good Desi girls" should be.
Beauty Of The Orient At Your Shoulder (2015)
20 x 40 inches
Oil on canvas
Badass Desi Pinups is a body of work which appropriates classic pinup paintings by American vintage pinup artists from a South Asian perspective. Having a bicultural identity and not knowing where you belong plays a big part in the sexual identity of South Asian -Canadian women. This series aims to sexually liberate the Indian woman in a way that is normalized and desensitized by North American culture but still seen as taboo in a very patriarchal Indian society. Figures are altered with South Asian features and a darker complexion to transform the classic American pinup. All figures stare directly at their audience, reveling in their sexual allure, confronting their expectations of how "good Desi girls" should be.
Not Your Mom's Bahu (2015)
20 x 28 inches
Oil on canvas
Badass Desi Pinups is a body of work which appropriates classic pinup paintings by American vintage pinup artists from a South Asian perspective. Having a bicultural identity and not knowing where you belong plays a big part in the sexual identity of South Asian -Canadian women. This series aims to sexually liberate the Indian woman in a way that is normalized and desensitized by North American culture but still seen as taboo in a very patriarchal Indian society. Figures are altered with South Asian features and a darker complexion to transform the classic American pinup. All figures stare directly at their audience, reveling in their sexual allure, confronting their expectations of how "good Desi girls" should be.
Tire Change Rani (2016)
24 x 30 inches
Oil on canvas
Badass Desi Pinups is a body of work which appropriates classic pinup paintings by American vintage pinup artists from a South Asian perspective. Having a bicultural identity and not knowing where you belong plays a big part in the sexual identity of South Asian -Canadian women. This series aims to sexually liberate the Indian woman in a way that is normalized and desensitized by North American culture but still seen as taboo in a very patriarchal Indian society. Figures are altered with South Asian features and a darker complexion to transform the classic American pinup. All figures stare directly at their audience, reveling in their sexual allure, confronting their expectations of how "good Desi girls" should be.
Team India Cricket Babe (2016)
11 x 14 inches
Oil on canvas
Badass Desi Pinups is a body of work which appropriates classic pinup paintings by American vintage pinup artists from a South Asian perspective. Having a bicultural identity and not knowing where you belong plays a big part in the sexual identity of South Asian -Canadian women. This series aims to sexually liberate the Indian woman in a way that is normalized and desensitized by North American culture but still seen as taboo in a very patriarchal Indian society. Figures are altered with South Asian features and a darker complexion to transform the classic American pinup. All figures stare directly at their audience, reveling in their sexual allure, confronting their expectations of how "good Desi girls" should be.
Ghar Khab Aa Rahe Ho? (2016)
6 x 8 inches
Oil and acrylic on wood panel
Badass Desi Pinups is a body of work which appropriates classic pinup paintings by American vintage pinup artists from a South Asian perspective. Having a bicultural identity and not knowing where you belong plays a big part in the sexual identity of South Asian -Canadian women. This series aims to sexually liberate the Indian woman in a way that is normalized and desensitized by North American culture but still seen as taboo in a very patriarchal Indian society. Figures are altered with South Asian features and a darker complexion to transform the classic American pinup. All figures stare directly at their audience, reveling in their sexual allure, confronting their expectations of how "good Desi girls" should be.
My Kind of Wonder Woman (2016)
16 x 20 inches
Oil and acrylic on wood panel
Badass Desi Pinups is a body of work which appropriates classic pinup paintings by American vintage pinup artists from a South Asian perspective. Having a bicultural identity and not knowing where you belong plays a big part in the sexual identity of South Asian -Canadian women. This series aims to sexually liberate the Indian woman in a way that is normalized and desensitized by North American culture but still seen as taboo in a very patriarchal Indian society. Figures are altered with South Asian features and a darker complexion to transform the classic American pinup. All figures stare directly at their audience, reveling in their sexual allure, confronting their expectations of how "good Desi girls" should be.
Married To My Career (2017)
30 x 48 inches
Oil on canvas
Rifle Rani (2017)
30 x 48 inches
Oil on canvas
Pammi The Pehlwaan (2017)
20 x 24 inches
Oil on canvas
No Boxed Gifts Please (2017)
20 x 24 inches
Oil on canvas
Madhu The Mechanic (2017)
24 x 30 inches
Oil on canvas