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Artist Reflections
Writing from inside the studio and beyond. This space holds reflections on my work, process, and the questions I’m asking through caste, gender, memory, and diaspora. These essays accompany the quiet acts my work attempts to hold.
Rebirth Beyond Physical Birth
Exploring Deeper Spiritual Truths The concept of rebirth has captivated human thought across cultures and centuries. From the Phoenix...
Pragati Gunasekar
Oct 24, 20245 min read
"Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents" by Isabel Wilkerson
Here's my review of Isabel Wilkerson's book "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents". This book is a profound and meticulously researched...
Pragati Gunasekar
May 30, 20244 min read
Delving into "Tree and Serpent Show": Rediscovering Early Buddhist Art at The MET
Art has long been a conduit for expressing spirituality, culture, and history. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, renowned for its diverse...
Pragati Gunasekar
Feb 21, 20245 min read
Art, Physics, and the Cosmos
Art, Physics, and the Cosmos: Roberto Matta's "The Price of Blood" The intricate dance between art and science has always been a source...
Pragati Gunasekar
Sep 30, 20232 min read
Unveiling the Hidden
The MET's Rare Portrait: A Portrait's Journey to Challenge and Enrich Our Understanding of Art The Metropolitan Museum of Art's...
Pragati Gunasekar
Aug 16, 20232 min read
Psychoanalysis and Modernism: A deeper look (Art since 1900s)
Psychoanalysis, initially conceived by Sigmund Freud, emerged as a novel lens to interpret human motivations and behaviors. Its impact...
Pragati Gunasekar
Aug 6, 20236 min read
The Art of Cinema from Paintings
Light Magicians Light has always been a subject of particular significance in works of art. Old Masters' use of light in paintings...
Pragati Gunasekar
Jul 18, 20235 min read
The Realistic Impressionism of John Singer Sargent: Merging Worlds on Canvas
John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) is a prominent figure in the art world, renowned for his exceptional ability to merge the worlds of...
Pragati Gunasekar
Apr 2, 20233 min read
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