Painting
2 Boys 1 Lotus
Most religions deem gay sex as impure and unholy. In this painting that narrative is rewritten by a same sex couple sharing intimacy in the cosmos on a lotus flower that symbolizes purity, where the Hindu gods are said to reside.
Video
Call Me Krishna (Short Film)
After trying on a binder and a packer for the first time, Krishna, a trans male, has to face his own insecurities, and is on a journey of overcoming his fear of passing and coming out. Luckily, he is not alone. His best friend Skyler, a... More
Mixed Media
Queer Joy and Self-Love: Bath
The work explores joy and serenity that can be found when we make the conscious effort to step back from self-loathing, and instead, allow ourselves to appreciate, love and nurture the self. Through this work I invite you think about self-love as... More
Video
Queer Joy and Self-Love: Bath (Short Film)
The work is exploring joy and serenity that can be felt when we make the conscious effort to step back from self-loathing, and instead, allow ourselves to appreciate, love and nurture the self. Through my work I invite you think about self-love as... More
Mixed Media
Queer Joy and Self-Love: Exhibition
The work explores joy and serenity that can be found when we make the conscious effort to step back from self-loathing, and instead, allow ourselves to appreciate, love and nurture the self. Through this work I invite you think about self-love as... More
Mixed Media
Queer Joy and Self-Love: Make-Up
Utilizing painting, collage and film as an archival method, I am preserving moments of joy that are experienced through gestures of self-love. Being South-Asian and LGBTQ+ minority, mending trauma stemming from oppression and diaspora catalyses... More
Mixed Media
Queer Joy and Self-Love: Massage
The work explores joy and serenity that can be found when we make the conscious effort to step back from self-loathing, and instead, allow ourselves to appreciate, love and nurture the self. Through this work I invite you think about self-love as... More
Video
Queer Joy and Self-Love: Massage (Short Film)
The work explores joy and serenity that can be felt when we make the conscious effort to step back from self-loathing, and instead, allow ourselves to appreciate, love and nurture the self. Through my work I invite you think about self-love as a... More
Mixed Media
Queer Joy and Self-Love: Tea
The work explores joy and serenity that can be found when we make the conscious effort to step back from self-loathing, and instead, allow ourselves to appreciate, love and nurture the self. Through this work I invite you think about self-love as... More
Video
Queer Joy and Self-Love: Tea (Short Film)
The work is exploring joy and serenity that can be felt when we make the conscious effort to step back from self-loathing, and instead, allow ourselves to appreciate, love and nurture the self. Through my work I invite you think about self-love as... More
Recalling Roots 1
“Recalling Roots 1” is from the body of work “Recalling Roots” consisting of photography and digital collages. Artificial objects mimicking nature like grass, flowers and trees, are photographed and digitally collaged to create immersive spaces. ... More
Recalling Roots 2
“Recalling Roots 2” is from the body of work “Recalling Roots” consisting of photography and digital collages. Artificial objects mimicking nature like grass, flowers and trees, are photographed and digitally collaged to create immersive spaces. ... More
Painting
The Gayze
"The Gayze" is part of the body of artwork called "Male Gayze". The work confronts the straight male gaze, explored in feminist theory, by depicting a sexualized male body with oil on canvas.
Painting
The Invitation
"The Invitation" is part of the body of artworks called "Male Gayze". The artist confronts the straight male gaze, explored in feminist theory, by the depiction a sexualized male body with oil on canvas.
Work by
Aneel Vyas aka. Aneel Vyaz
Drawing and Painting
“My practice utilizes painting, digital collage, film and performance to explore themes related to trauma, healing and self-love, representation, intimacy, male-gaze, identity, and decolonial...” [More]