Eklera, India
Eklera, India

Photography

Eklera, India

With this series 'Eklera, India', I embark on a journey to preserve the essence of my father's small agricultural village in India. As Eklera undergoes the inevitable changes brought about by modernization and migration, I endeavor to capture its... More

Feeling Fruity
Feeling Fruity

Mixed Media

Feeling Fruity

This series is a playful exploration of the intimate relationship between the human body and nature's bounty, employing queer models in response to the notion of being called fruity. Through the tactile interplay of body parts and vibrant fruits,... More

GradEx109: when i think of you, i think of us
GradEx109: when i think of you, i think of us

Installation

GradEx109: when i think of you, i think of us

Titled “when i think of you, i think of us”, this hardcover, 44-page publication features over 50 portraits of 2SQTBIPOC individuals captured between 2018-2024. Each image is a testament to the vibrant tapestry of identities within the community,... More

SHE
SHE

Installation

SHE

SHE is an immersive video installation that invites viewers to explore the fluidity of gender expression through the lens of personal narrative. Through the intimate portrayal of Nev's exploration, the installation challenges traditional notions of... More

to the women who came before me, may we meet again
to the women who came before me, may we meet again

Installation

to the women who came before me, may we meet again

With this installation, I offer an homage to the resiliency of my lineage, reflecting upon the journeys of the women who preceded me. In the tapestry of my ancestral narrative, woven over nearly a century of grappling with the shadows of... More

Work by

Zain Bhanapatel

Photography, Art & Social Change

“My art seeks to forge pathways towards a world that embraces diversity, honours complexity, and stands in pursuit of empowerment for all. ”