Discover One-of-a-Kind South Asian Art

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Khushi Rawat is an emerging artist from New Delhi. Her work explores the complexities of inner turmoil and the journey through the deafening landscapes of the human psyche. Rawat's pieces create a visual narrative of the inner struggles we all face, serving as a mirror to the complexities of our minds and hearts. With cultural roots in Uttarakhand, she imbibes the traditional art technique called 'Aipan' and incorporates small motifs from this tradition to keep her culture close. The dripping paint technique in her work, pays homage to this traditional art form.

Amber Arifeen is a Brooklyn-based Pakistani-American writer, visual artist, and educator. Her practice combines archive, history, and personal narrative to create political and community-engaged collaborations centered around feminist issues, South Asian female subjectivity, and socio-political narratives. Utilizing mediums such as painting, performance, sound, animation, film, and sculpture, Amber delves into themes of embodiment, power dynamics, and the lived experiences of South Asian women. Amber's work has been recognized internationally.

Malika Ghosh Garrett was born in Calcutta and graduated from Wesleyan College. She is known for her instinctive and vibrant oil paintings that capture the essence of rural India. Her work, which combines modernism with abstract expressionism rooted in Indian tradition, reflects her deep connection to her cultural heritage and personal experiences. In addition to her art career, Malika has a successful corporate background and has been featured in numerous media outlets and exhibitions globally. Malika is also an aspiring writer and has a successful 25 + year corporate career in sales and marketing.

For Saloni Kalkat, joy is embodied in the oily touch of paint to a cotton canvas. Kalkat pulls and pushes paint to create her intimate portraits in which she explores identity, diaspora, and notions of culture. Classically trained in the Western canon of oil painting, it was by reproducing ‘Old Master’ works that Kalkat developed her technical abilities. Her approach to the figure celebrates not only the outer form of her subjects, but also their inner landscapes resulting in evocative, tactile compositions with emotional vibrancy. Saloni Kalkat lives and works in the Bay Area of California. 

Pushkar Lohar was born in a small village in Rajasthan, India. From a young age, he was captivated by the vibrant colors and intricate designs...