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Artist Statement
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 cultural expectations. Painted primarily in... More
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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]