Simran Singh

“Dafa ho”

“Dafa ho” is an embroidery work in which the Gurmukhi text translates roughly to “Go Fuck Yourself” and is used to point out the misogyny that is ingrained in the practises of religion by the older generation. I aimed to take back a once oppressive kind of work (embroidering) and renew it as an art form to express myself with. To those who do not understand the text, it is just a very pleasant piece to look at, but for those who understand, are met with a rude greeting.