Isha Rajendra Chouksey

HT4004

The studio moves through three modules. The first module deals with study of archives and while creating palimpsestic maps, studies women's education as an innovation and subsequent emergence of Bhadramahila. It demonstrates this innovation and women's empowerment being a paradox.  The second module stereotypes Thakurdalan and makes connections between people, spaces and societies through it. The third module brings forth the much less talked about stories of peace and compassion amongst surrounding violence during Bengal Partition. Although entirely different, all three modules attempt to challenge the archival data either by highlighting suppressed narratives or by counter questioning them.