This animation explores the pressures Desi women face to conform to marriage ideals. Set in a factory, it shows how society molds them—from skin tone to behavior—rejecting those who don’t fit. One “defective” girl sparks a fire with a pack of cigarettes, burning it all down. Her act of rebellion becomes a metaphor for breaking free from patriarchy and reclaiming identity.
Brown Girl Sayings: A Social Series
Each post illustrates a common saying Desi women hear growing up. I treated it like a social experiment, gathering real stories from brown girls on Instagram to guide the art. Their input made the work more authentic, collaborative and deeply personal.
In many Muslim Desi households, self-expression through clothing is quietly negotiated. This jacket nods to the secret ritual of wearing cover-ups - an everyday act of rebellion among young girls. Styled as a Desi reimagining of the “We Can Do It” poster, it holds memory, resistance and care - without revealing the secret it protects.
