A homage to my grandmother

When thinking of myself, I often think of the people that raised me, specifically the women. My grandmother and mother instilled culture and grace throughout my childhood that has shaped the woman I am today. My grandmother, in particular, kept me in touch with my Indian identity. She and I used to sleep in the same bed till I was about 10 years old. She would talk to me about how she would walk to school each morning, and all the fun games her friends and she would play on the way to school. As a child, I would have dreams of me walking with my grandmother on those same roads, on the way with her to school to learn how to knit and cook. My childhood memories are filled with stories of my grandmother and her experiences. I would not be the person I am today without those life lessons and stories she told me all those years ago. 

This is dedicated to her, as there would not be me without her. In this series, I projected a range of images from her life, from the age of 8 to today. It is a self-portrait of both of us, showcasing all of the similar traits of hers that I carry, and the memories we have shared together and continue to.