Aukaat Painting

“Aukaat" means worthiness in Urdu. In my part of the world any time a woman fights for justice or demands for her legitimate place in society the influential patriarchy, which can include the powerful government, media and even family and friends let go all pretense of a progressive mindset and question her on her aukaat, reminding her that by virtue of being a woman, she doesn’t have any right to make such demands . ‘’Aukaat’’ is a visual statement using symbology depicting the strength of a woman overcoming deep rooted barriers and obstacles to emerge victorious. The female form in the center of the canvas is further enhanced by a stroke resembling an uncoiled hissing serpent akin to the awakened Kundalini - a Feminine energy. She breaks the shackle on her foot, to rise and spread her wings, reaching for the sun that’s also the Ouroboros- a symbol of wholeness and infinity. The triangle at the base of the pyre and all over her form, the esoteric symbol of manifestation and ascension, points to her destiny, the Ouroboros. It’s her rebirth. Like the phoenix she rises from the ashes, her fortitude is inspiring and spreads her wings professing her glory, as if to say “My Aukaat is THIS!”

Painting:Oil on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:30 W x 40 H x 1 D in

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