100x95 cm Graphite and acrylic on tracing film. 2020
102x152 cm Graphite and acrylic on tracing film 2020
My work deals with life experience, ongoing conflicts in the world, and feminism. I find inspiration in Deleuze and Guattari's theories of rhizomatic, non-hierarchical and non-chronological ways of thinking, collaborating, making connections, and disseminating ideas. My first visits to Chennai were in 1969-70 when I lived temporarily in Pondicherry. In 1994 I was introduced to artists in Cholamandal Artist Village and Lalit Kala Studios, where the artist community reminded me of my childhood in an artist commune. I had several exhibitions in Chennai and at Dakshinachitra in the years that followed. I am a founder of artist group Meteor which makes art projects in public space. I received The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Award (2014-15). I have an MFA from the Royal College of Art, Stockholm, Sweden (1981), and previously studied at Konstfack College of Art, Stockholm, and Lund University. I live and work in Malmö, Sweden.
My work deals with life experience, ongoing conflicts in the world, and feminism. I agree with Deleuze and Guattari's discussions of the negative effects of patriarchal systems on women's independence and control over their bodies. I also find inspiration in their theories of rhizomatic, nonhierarchical and non chronological ways of thinking, collaborating, making connections and disseminating ideas.