Painting

Clouds and Waves

Part of an ongoing series of paintings on plexiglass, Clouds and Waves is grounded in personal experiences with culture and identity. It represents the spiritual journey from fragmentation to alignment within oneself. The painting explores the... More

Painting

Fragmented Alignment

Part of an ongoing series of paintings on plexiglass, Fragmented Alignment explores the perpetual nature of the journey from fragmentation to alignment within oneself. Contorted, vulnerable bodies floating in space and the shadows they cast allude... More

Painting

Disembodied Dance

Part of an ongoing series of paintings on plexiglass, Disembodied Dance explores factors that lead to a fragmented identity, and in one feeling fragmented or disembodied. The painting depicts floating bodies on a spiritual path towards alignment.... More

Painting

Into the Darkness

This painting is part of a series of five works on canvas, each of which is in dialogue with the other. Collectively, these paintings explore aspects of fragmentation and disembodiment in the context of my identity and South Asian upbringing.... More

Painting

Multiplicity of Disengagement

This painting is part of a series of five works on canvas, each of which is in dialogue with the other. Collectively, these paintings explore aspects of fragmentation and disembodiment in the context of my identity and South Asian upbringing.... More

Painting

Why This Sinking Feeling?

This painting is part of a series of five works on canvas, each of which is in dialogue with the other. Collectively, these paintings explore aspects of fragmentation and disembodiment in the context of my identity and South Asian upbringing.... More

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Momentary Triumph

This painting is part of a series of five works on canvas, each of which is in dialogue with the other. Collectively, these paintings explore aspects of fragmentation and disembodiment in the context of my identity and South Asian upbringing.... More

Painting

Then Back Again

This painting is part of a series of five works on canvas, each of which is in dialogue with the other. Collectively, these paintings explore aspects of fragmentation and disembodiment in the context of my identity and South Asian upbringing.... More

Painting

Fragmented Reality

One of two self-portraits on paper, this painting explores feelings of disembodiment and fragmentation in the context of my identity and cultural upbringing. These feelings are at the heart of my journey to reclaim my identity as a South Asian... More

Painting

Change.Balance.Freedom

This self-portrait explores feelings of disembodiment and fragmentation in the context of my identity and cultural upbringing. It represents a yearning for alignment of mind, body and soul, and a yearning for courage to change.

Painting

Shadows of You and I

Shadows of You and I is one of two paintings that depicts graceful, yet disengaged and incomplete bodies disappearing in and out of an abstract space. They reflect their surroundings. These bodies have become mere shadows as a result of feeling... More

Painting

Shadows of You and I (II)

Shadows of You and I (II) is one of two paintings that depicts graceful, yet disengaged and incomplete bodies disappearing in and out of an abstract space. They reflect their surroundings. These bodies have become mere shadows as a result of... More

Painting

Submerged

The first of three self-portraits, this painting explores culture and identity through the metaphor of water. The dynamic water that partially submerges my face represents internal and external barriers that suppress my individuality, so that I am... More

Painting

Emerged

The second of three self-portraits, this painting further explores the relationship between culture and identity using the metaphor of water. It seeks to complete the narrative depicted in my earlier self- portrait, Submerged, and captures a moment... More

Painting

Afloat

The last of three self-portraits, this painting represents my future self. It reflects a more permanent state of being, in which I am self-assured and at peace with myself. I have mustered the courage to stay afloat and to live the life I want to... More

Work by

Anam Feerasta

Drawing and Painting

“I think of my paintings as deconstructed self-portraits. They explore feelings of fragmentation that are rooted in my ongoing struggle to build an independent identity, whilst balancing familial and...” [More]

Artwork Collection

All Artworks

Clouds and Waves

Part of an ongoing series of paintings on plexiglass, Clouds and Waves is grounded in personal experiences with culture and identity. It represents the spiritual journey from fragmentation to alignment within oneself. The painting explores the... More

Fragmented Alignment

Part of an ongoing series of paintings on plexiglass, Fragmented Alignment explores the perpetual nature of the journey from fragmentation to alignment within oneself. Contorted, vulnerable bodies floating in space and the shadows they cast allude... More

Disembodied Dance

Part of an ongoing series of paintings on plexiglass, Disembodied Dance explores factors that lead to a fragmented identity, and in one feeling fragmented or disembodied. The painting depicts floating bodies on a spiritual path towards alignment.... More

Into the Darkness

This painting is part of a series of five works on canvas, each of which is in dialogue with the other. Collectively, these paintings explore aspects of fragmentation and disembodiment in the context of my identity and South Asian upbringing.... More

Multiplicity of Disengagement

This painting is part of a series of five works on canvas, each of which is in dialogue with the other. Collectively, these paintings explore aspects of fragmentation and disembodiment in the context of my identity and South Asian upbringing.... More

Why This Sinking Feeling?

This painting is part of a series of five works on canvas, each of which is in dialogue with the other. Collectively, these paintings explore aspects of fragmentation and disembodiment in the context of my identity and South Asian upbringing.... More

Momentary Triumph

This painting is part of a series of five works on canvas, each of which is in dialogue with the other. Collectively, these paintings explore aspects of fragmentation and disembodiment in the context of my identity and South Asian upbringing.... More

Then Back Again

This painting is part of a series of five works on canvas, each of which is in dialogue with the other. Collectively, these paintings explore aspects of fragmentation and disembodiment in the context of my identity and South Asian upbringing.... More

Fragmented Reality

One of two self-portraits on paper, this painting explores feelings of disembodiment and fragmentation in the context of my identity and cultural upbringing. These feelings are at the heart of my journey to reclaim my identity as a South Asian... More

Change.Balance.Freedom

This self-portrait explores feelings of disembodiment and fragmentation in the context of my identity and cultural upbringing. It represents a yearning for alignment of mind, body and soul, and a yearning for courage to change.

Shadows of You and I

Shadows of You and I is one of two paintings that depicts graceful, yet disengaged and incomplete bodies disappearing in and out of an abstract space. They reflect their surroundings. These bodies have become mere shadows as a result of feeling... More

Shadows of You and I (II)

Shadows of You and I (II) is one of two paintings that depicts graceful, yet disengaged and incomplete bodies disappearing in and out of an abstract space. They reflect their surroundings. These bodies have become mere shadows as a result of... More

Submerged

The first of three self-portraits, this painting explores culture and identity through the metaphor of water. The dynamic water that partially submerges my face represents internal and external barriers that suppress my individuality, so that I am... More

Emerged

The second of three self-portraits, this painting further explores the relationship between culture and identity using the metaphor of water. It seeks to complete the narrative depicted in my earlier self- portrait, Submerged, and captures a moment... More

Afloat

The last of three self-portraits, this painting represents my future self. It reflects a more permanent state of being, in which I am self-assured and at peace with myself. I have mustered the courage to stay afloat and to live the life I want to... More

Work by

Anam Feerasta

“I think of my paintings as deconstructed self-portraits. They explore feelings of fragmentation that are rooted in my ongoing struggle to build an independent identity, whilst balancing familial and...” [More]