Joya: arte + ecología / AiR

My practice and research situate themselves around the term Cultural Dysphoria. Cultural Dysphoria is a relatively new term which I hope to give weight, through my artwork and an upcoming PhD scholarship.

I came to Joya: AiR with the intention to explore the culture of antique water systems specific to the region, with the water systems of my native Punjab. 

Upon discovering the ways in which water traverses the land there, I explored indo-futurism, the body as a site, spiritual beings, cyborgs and climate in order to create a narrative based film which will release later this year in November.

As well as great studio space, time and a landscape which breeds creative thought, Joya also introduced me to four other great artists from San Francisco, Barcelona and Paris. This gave me a chance to collaborate and allowed me to think about my practise in an even more interdisciplinary manner. I’m looking forward to returning to Joya later this year to launch the film and also to see what new inspiration and meaningful connections it can bring.