Shazia’s Dream

Abstract

Other| April 01 2021 Shazia’s Dream Upasana Agarwal Upasana Agarwal Upasana is a nonbinary illustrator and artist based out of Kolkata, India. They have been working as an illustrator for the last seven years. Upasana’s work explores identity and personal narratives by using a visual remnant or evidence of the contexts they work with. They are especially drawn to patterns that communicate complex truths about the past, present and future. When Upasana is not illustrating, they organize and run a queer and trans community art center in the city. Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Meridians (2021) 20 (1): 248. https://doi.org/10.1215/15366936-8913236 Cite Icon Cite Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter Email Permissions Search Site Citation Upasana Agarwal; Shazia’s Dream. Meridians 1 April 2021; 20 (1): 248. doi: https://doi.org/10.1215/15366936-8913236 Download citation file: Zotero Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search nav search search input Search input auto suggest search filter Books & JournalsAll JournalsMeridians Search Advanced Search My work often explores queer identity via repetition in patterns. In this work I look at Shazia, my friend, who finds intimacy and peace with herself on a hot summer’s day. She almost crosses the wall but pauses for a moment to ponder. Shazia is playful and not intimidated by the wonder that surrounds her as she explores her various identities in the paradoxical South Asian space. Copyright © 2021 Smith College2021 Issue Section: Cover Art You do not currently have access to this content.