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New Firangi Rang Barangi: Mala

2010. Mala (Firangi Rang Barangi series).
Acrylic, ink and pencil on paper, 38 in x 59 in. /// SOLD

Mala is Hindi for "necklace".

New Firangi Rang Barangi: Sitara

2010. Sitara (Firangi Rang Barangi series).
Acrylic, ink and pencil on paper, 35 in x 59 in. /// AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

Sitara is Hindi for "star".

An Ideal Boy goes to the Nigah Queer Fest!

My poster "An Ideal Boy" is up at the Visual Art Exhibit at the Nigah Queer Fest in New Delhi from November 26 - December 5, 2010. Check it!

FOR SALE: Prithvi Mudra Tee

FOR SALE! The "Prithvi Mudra" TEE. Hand-drawn. Silkscreened on.

This Mudra actuates the root chakra, which houses our vital energy or elemental force. To ward off energy deficits and to actualize both physical and metaphysical goals, Prithvi Mudra is an essential tool. This mudra restores the mutual balance of the elements of `agni` and `prithvi` tattvas.

All orders placed by Friday, November 12 will get the pre-webshop price of $35 + tax. Send all orders to misc@meerasethi.com. International shipping available. Request costs.

All Tees will be printed red on white on an American Apparel Tee. When ordering, please specify your size.

New Firangi Rang Barangi: Tamana

2010. Tamana (Firangi Rang Barangi series).
Acrylic, ink and pencil on paper, 24 in x 54 in. /// SOLD

Tamana is Hindi/Urdu for "desire"

An Ideal Boy - Good Habits

New Poster: An Ideal Boy - Good Habits

This new poster references an old Indian educational chart. Read more about the old Indian educational charts.

Enjoy!

Visit Palestine. Redone.

New poster: Visit Palestine.

I created this poster (top) in reference to the iconic "Visit Palestine" poster (bottom) from the 1930s. You can read about the original at Liberation Graphics.

Exhibition in Dhaka

Life of a Vagabond: Contemporary Art from Canada
Tivoli Art Gallery, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Opening Reception: Monday, October 11, 2010 at 6:30pm
Exhibition Dates: October 10-20, 2010.
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Split

New Painting. Split. 18" x 24" Mixed media on paper. 2010

When we are split open. When we have lost control. When things fall apart. This is what lies at the heart: sheer communion.

New Firangi Rang Barangi: Shabana

New Firangi Rang Barangi: Ila

Departure

New Painting. As yet untitled. 18" x 24" Mixed media on paper. 2010

This is an aching, acrid representation of the imagined return as an im/migrant. It is the recognition that the journey is the only place of wholeness. It is a vision of a longing, like the ache of a lost traveller. It pays homage to the kingfisher who migrates back and forth, alone, year... after year and yet, as Dogen says, "leaves no trace behind and does not need a guide." If we long to live in two places at once and cannot, survival insists that we abandon the earth and claim the sky.

This new painting is both a departure from my previous work and a piece created on the theme of Departure". Enjoy!

Anti-Racism Book Cover Design

If you are interested in anti-racism and education, check out this great one-day conference happening in Toronto on Monday, Oct. 4 from 3-9pm at UofT Scarborough Campus, 1265 Military Trail, Rm AA-160 (Council Chambers).

p.s. I designed the book cover.

Exhibition In Toronto

If you happen to be in Toronto this Saturday, come by for the opening of a group show I am in called "Velocity: The Rate of Change of Position".

Exhibition Dates: Friday, 17- 26 September 2010
Opening reception and artist talks: Saturday, 18 September 2010, 3-6pm.
Venue: Function 13 Gallery, 156 August Avenue, Toronto

South Asian Visual Arts Centre) is pleased to present Velocity: the rate of change of position, an annual juried members’ exhibition that features innovative and contemporary artworks by emerging and mid-career artists from SAVAC’s membership. Every year, SAVAC invites proposals for new or recently completed artworks through an open call. A jury comprising of artists, curators and SAVAC members select works based on artistic merit and new approaches and ideas on themes surrounding contemporary South Asian identities and experiences.

Velocity: the rate of change of position brings together artworks by Arwa Abouon (Montreal), Sharlene Bamboat (London, UK/Toronto), Pritika Chowdhry (Madison, USA), Shireen Kamran (Montreal), Meera Sethi (Toronto) and Meera Margaret Singh (Toronto) that explore the parallels and divergences between our daily routines and the rapidly changing urban environment. The artists engage with fragmented and interconnected narratives from multiple histories to develop works that resonate with the current times.

SAVAC will host an opening reception and artist talks for Velocity: the rate of change of position on 18 September 2010, 3pm to 6pm at the Function 13 Gallery (156 Augusta Avenue). Entrance to the opening and artist talks is free.

Featuring works by: Arwa Abouon (Montreal), Sharlene Bamboat (London/Toronto), Pritika Chowdhry (Madison, WI), Shireen Kamran (Montreal), Meera Sethi (Toronto), Meera Margaret Singh (Toronto).

Posters! Posters! Posters!

All MISC Political Posters are free to download until September 12, 2010. Print, post, share and encourage conversation! Enjoy!

Check out the new page on my website where you can see all my posters!

MISC 0004: Pakistan Floods
MISC 0003: Boat People
MISC 0002: No Bill 94

I Come Bearing Gifts of Gold

I Come Bearing Gifts of Silver

Pakistan Floods. Open Your Heart.

I have created a poster that I would like to give away to people who donate $100 or more as of today's date to a registered charity such as Global Medic that is providing direct on the ground support in flood ravaged areas. If you have made a generous donation and would like a poster, please get in touch.

Boat People

Boat People
Meera Sethi Creative 0003

Download Boat People.

And see other fabulous Indian matchboxes shot by photographer Matt Lee.

The Image Interview

Toronto Photographer Joel Yum generously interviewed me in the MISC Studio with his camera. He caught some lovely moments. Thank you Joel!

Creative Convo!

There is a lot going on behind the scenes at Meera Sethi Creative. I am busy creating new art, new products for sale, an online store and applying for exhibitions and grants! Expect lots of good news this Autumn!

During this time, I have also been learning a great deal about being a creative entrepreneur and running a business as an artist. I have come across wonderful resources that provide tips on making and marketing art.

In the upcoming posts, I will be sharing these resources along with other posts on artists and designers I love, starting creative conversations about the role of an artist and, of course, all the usual goodness about my artistic whereabouts. So tell all your friends, especially the ones who could benefit from this and let's start a creative convo!

With BIG love, Meera

A Space for Environmental Warnings.

My series of street signs called "Environmental Warnings" are up a A Space Gallery (Windows) in Toronto. The exhibition runs from June 17 2010 - July 31 2010. Read the write up here.

Considered yourself warned : )

Interviews!

Thanks to fellow blogger Colours Dekor and Rashi Khilnani on CBC Radio/Radio Canada International, I got to speak about my art! Click to read or listen!

Word.

No Bill 94

My poster in support of the campaign against Bill 94 in Quebec, Canada. Read more about this discriminatory Bill and the campaign against it here: nonbill94.wordpress.com/

Download a high-resolution 11" x 17" pdf of this poster for printing and posting.

Welcome! To! My! New! Website!

www.meerasethi.com
Drop by. It's hot in here.

Happy NEW YEAR! Happy NEW WORK!

That's right people, Happy New Year, Happy New Work! I know new work has been a long time coming, but honestly, 2009 being the way it was, the new year has also been a long time coming :)

Here are three works of mixed media on mylar of the classic bodhisattva padmapani from the Ajanta caves. Those of you familiar with India's Gupta Period and its stunning, smooth, highly evolved forms of art would particularly enjoy this piece. As with much of my work, these pieces are intended to evoke a contemplative existence.

All works are for sale and can be shipped anywhere. Email for prices.

Blessings for 2010.