Bad Ass Cop
36 x 48
Oil on canvas
2013
Being a first generation youth from an immigrant family often lends itself to a dichotomous lifestyle and way of thinking. One’s perception of society, politics, relationships and self are challenged by opposing worlds; resulting in a bicultural identity. When viewing Indian culture in particular, one can note how notions of tradition, honor and pride conflict with Western ideals. Devaluation of individualism, filial piety and sexual modesty are just a few of the beliefs that impact the societal gaze surrounding the perception and role of Indian women.
This series challenges multiple Indian feminist issues from an integrative bicultural standpoint, which accepts and rejects ideals from both Indian and Canadian culture. Indian motifs are juxtaposed with taboo imagery and composition to confront issues of conformity, which are largely regulated by a traditional male gaze. When painted or materialized into sculpture, these taboo ideas are celebrated and become objects of permanence rather than concealment.
Bad Ass Maa Durga
36 x 48
Oil on canvas
2013
Being a first generation youth from an immigrant family often lends itself to a dichotomous lifestyle and way of thinking. One’s perception of society, politics, relationships and self are challenged by opposing worlds; resulting in a bicultural identity. When viewing Indian culture in particular, one can note how notions of tradition, honor and pride conflict with Western ideals. Devaluation of individualism, filial piety and sexual modesty are just a few of the beliefs that impact the societal gaze surrounding the perception and role of Indian women.
This series challenges multiple Indian feminist issues from an integrative bicultural standpoint, which accepts and rejects ideals from both Indian and Canadian culture. Indian motifs are juxtaposed with taboo imagery and composition to confront issues of conformity, which are largely regulated by a traditional male gaze. When painted or materialized into sculpture, these taboo ideas are celebrated and become objects of permanence rather than concealment.
Bride
Oil on canvas
36 x 48
2013
Being a first generation youth from an immigrant family often lends itself to a dichotomous lifestyle and way of thinking. One’s perception of society, politics, relationships and self are challenged by opposing worlds; resulting in a bicultural identity. When viewing Indian culture in particular, one can note how notions of tradition, honor and pride conflict with Western ideals. Devaluation of individualism, filial piety and sexual modesty are just a few of the beliefs that impact the societal gaze surrounding the perception and role of Indian women.
This series challenges multiple Indian feminist issues from an integrative bicultural standpoint, which accepts and rejects ideals from both Indian and Canadian culture. Indian motifs are juxtaposed with taboo imagery and composition to confront issues of conformity, which are largely regulated by a traditional male gaze. When painted or materialized into sculpture, these taboo ideas are celebrated and become objects of permanence rather than concealment.
Honor, Pride, Tradition
Cotton salwaar kameez, fluid medium, gold pigment, gold acrylic ink
2013
Being a first generation youth from an immigrant family often lends itself to a dichotomous lifestyle and way of thinking. One’s perception of society, politics, relationships and self are challenged by opposing worlds; resulting in a bicultural identity. When viewing Indian culture in particular, one can note how notions of tradition, honor and pride conflict with Western ideals. Devaluation of individualism, filial piety and sexual modesty are just a few of the beliefs that impact the societal gaze surrounding the perception and role of Indian women.
This series challenges multiple Indian feminist issues from an integrative bicultural standpoint, which accepts and rejects ideals from both Indian and Canadian culture. Indian motifs are juxtaposed with taboo imagery and composition to confront issues of conformity, which are largely regulated by a traditional male gaze. When painted or materialized into sculpture, these taboo ideas are celebrated and become objects of permanence rather than concealment.