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After the Illness & Paradise
My work is largely inspired by Hindu and
Greek mythology, folk stories, present day imperialism and queer
politics, and erased moments in South Asian history. I'm fascinated
by how traditional mythology/folklore celebrates sex and violence,
but only to instill notions of appropriate behavior and gender
expression by punishing those who attempt to transgress societal
norms. Inserting abject imagery into traditional narrative forms,
I aim to unsettle oppositions such as compliant/subversive, aggressor/victim,
and explore alternate articulations of sexuality and power. I'd
like to create a mythology that poses questions rather than gives
clear answers.
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About Chitra Ganesh
Chitra Ganesh was born and raised in Brooklyn and Queens, and currently
lives in Brooklyn. She received a BA from Brown University, and an
MFA from Columbia University in 2002. Awards and residencies include
the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, an LMCC Workspace
grant, CAA Fellowship, Astraea Visual Arts Fund, and a NYFA Fellowship.
Her work is exhibited widely in North America as well as in London,
Turin, Gwangju, Brazil and India.
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