“Dafa Ho”

2022 // Embroidery on 100% Cotton

“Dafa Ho” is an embroidery work in which the Gurmukhi text translates roughly to “Go F*ck Yourself” and is used to point out the misogyny that is ingrained in the practises of religion by the older generation. People of the older generation tend to mix culture with religion and when examined closely, the tenants of most world religions do not necessarily aline with the dominant culture of a society. I aimed to take back a once oppressive medium (embroidery and textiles) and renew it as an art form to express myself with. To those who do not understand the text, it is just a very pleasant piece to look at, but for those who understand, they are met with a very rude greeting.