To Be Seen Painting

To Be Seen depicts my grandfather's older sister. She is the reason my family is where we are today. Through her hard work and love for my grandfather, she raised him and put him through school after their parents had passed when he was a child. She gave my grandpa the opportunity for a better life and to ultimately marry my grandmother and immigrate to the US. Her sacrifice and love is the catalyst for the journey that would lead me to paint today. About the Series: In 1967, my grandmother packed up her life and left her family in India to be with my grandfather who had moved to the United States. She left with my father, who was two years old, and moved to a place where she did not speak the language in hopes of securing a better future. Fifty years later, I traveled to India to meet my extended family for the first time. The experience of sharing tears, food, and hugs with women I had just met is impossible to put in words. It was amazing to see the love that can be shared between humans who barely know one another, yet recognize we share a piece of the same story. I believe this story is one that many individuals can relate to: a story of passage, a story of family, and a story of love. This series titled “Connection” explores what it means to come home. These women and their stories have shaped me in ways I cannot fully comprehend, yet I recognize the strength of my grandmother and the love shared across oceans is not unique. It is an integral part of the immigrant experience and one that deserves to be shared. Ultimately, I believe art should celebrate the ordinary. I hope it opens doors to a world that may feel like a different universe or feel like coming home. If this art can create even a moment of connection or a space for people to feel cherished for who they are, then it has done its job. Thank you for being here and being a part of this journey.

Painting:Oil on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:16 W x 20 H x 1.5 D in

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