My Home, My Home People

I was born in China, while my partner, Chris, who is twenty years older, was born in the United States and later established his life and career in China. Chris went out of his home two decades ago and was fully accepted. But, I have not been able to disclose my sexual preference to my […]

Luna Volta

‘Luna Volta’ or a Portrait to an Unknown self- In Italian ‘Luna’ means moon and ‘Volta’ means ‘turn’. In poetry, Luna Volta is the turn of thought

Fragments from another World

In the Sundarbans of West Bengal, India, the story of a man’s endless wait unfolds many images. Every evening, he waits by the riverbank, hoping to spot the ‘dingy’ that his wife and son had taken to collect honey, a vessel that had never returned… In 2017, I had a transformative encounter at an exhibition […]

Defeat of a Woman

“This was not simply about one ruling, but about the message it sent: that control over our bodies could be debated, denied, dismantled.” These are not just my words but that of countless women who have long fought for justice and defended their rights. For decades, they have battled to claim and define their womanhood. […]

Attributes of Love

A society that is committed to a cultural construct is more vital today than at any point in our collective history. When one takes into account the loveless politics, it is easy to dismiss those who embrace love as weak or out of touch. However, in my work, I thoughtfully observe the quiet and profound […]