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From the Series ‘Cheekh’
Cheekh translates to scream in Urdu. This series, as an artist - my cry to society. Women are often regarded as a symbols of beauty and grace, but this denies some horrifying and ugly realities. It is a representation of the duality that exists in nature. These works focus on the coexistence of the sacred and profane in our lives. Women all over the world receive intentional infliction of emotional and physical distress. This often leads them to mental asylums, they often lose their families, dignity, and honor. This series explores the injustice and evil that exists in society. In my work, I look to convey awareness as well as a sense of hope. Cheekh gives a voice to hidden social norms. I make photographs because of the details it helps to unfold – obscuring and revealing in layers, creating that push and pull for the viewer. I physically manipulate and damage my precious 35mm film negatives in non-traditional ways, scratches that appear as scars on the photographic prints. The nudity, closeness, veil of the model, and intentional markings amplify the feeling of uncertainty and spirituality as well as anger and pain.