Art exhibition explores discriminative practices, and idea of seeking new identities

Art, as a medium, helps bring many unexplored aspects to light. As such, a new art exhibition titled Integration explores the discriminative practices that exist in our society. (Source: PR Handout)

The solo exhibition at Tao Art Gallery, Mumbai is by artist and ace photographer Ayesha Taleyarkhan. (Source: PR Handout)

The narrative is sparked off by a deterioration in international relations, discrimination along lines of colour, religion and culture. The diverse elements of the photographs are digitally incorporated to create the effects of crayons, oil paint, charcoal, watercolors, etc. (Source: PR Handout)

Integration is an effective concept that binds and unites across borders, physical as well as cultural and ideological, challenging worn out perceptions. It connects and embraces communities and humanity, weaving inclusiveness and ingenuity, into the fabric of life, said the artist in the statement. (Source: PR Handout)

Th exhibition is on till July 22, 2022 from 11 am to 9 pm everyday. (Source: PR Handout)

The show promises to open up a world of new narratives for the audiences to ponder and decipher, according to the press statement. (Source: PR Handout)

The vibrant symmetry is brought out by the enhanced textures in the works. (Source: PR Handout)

Ayesha manages to integrate not only technique but also collective human experience into her art., curator Shah suggested. (Source: PR Handout)

The portraits embody the layers of complexity we all carry within us - The subtle struggles, livelihoods, perceptions and labels people carry have been brought to the optical surface, the press note stated. (Source: PR Handout)

Artwork titled Integration 211. (Source: PR Handout)

The dominating female faces in the series also showcase women in such a broad spectrum of personalities, which is most relevant to do so in today's world. It is a pleasure to see such character and depth in these works that are otherwise unidimensional. The illusion is the magic, said Shah (Source: PR Handout)

What do you think of these artworks? (Source: PR Handout)