Unexpected Encounters

Being a women painter in public spaces 

Abstract

Muralist Anpu Varkey’s work was a chance to inquire about questions regarding women and their vsibility in the public real. She has worked with assorted festivals and initiatives across the country, including St.Art. I asked her to write and respond to the following: 

1) What has it been like as a woman working on art in the public realm
2) Do you have any stories that illustrate your experiences working in the street
3) Were you trying to or able to challenge or dispel stereotypes through the practice and process of art
4) Pls. share how you began (aka your story and trajectory as an artist)
5) Is it important for south asian women to work on art in public space projects?