Series Statement
Reflections on Belonging brings Indian artistic expressions into conversation with the story of America at 250. Through the mangah, a symbol of blessing and abundance, Lippan-inspired mirrors, and the turtle as an invitation to remember Turtle Island, the series reflects on belonging, responsibility, memory, and hope. Together, the works ask: What do we inherit? What are we responsible for? And what kind of future will we create together?
Abundance
The mangah, a symbol of blessing and abundance, takes center stage in this work. Set within the colors of America, it reflects a hope for abundance understood not only as prosperity, but as the flourishing of people, cultures, and communities.
Responsibility
Inspired by the Lippan art tradition of India, this work invites us to see ourselves within the story of America. As the nation looks toward its next 250 years, the mirrors ask us to consider our own responsibility in shaping what comes next.
