Portrait of Trees
The concept of these works takes reference from existing Indian Mughal miniatures paintings, in which portraits of kings and princes are depicted in architectural settings. I replaces the image of a ruler with a tree. Here, the tree becomes the protagonist acknowledging the plant intelligence and giving voice to the plants.
To cultivate the ability to envision flora as regal figures, this series of works, seek to champion the idea of granting personhood to the botanical world, challenging the prevailing patriarchal attitude towards ecology. These painting reflects on the interconnectedness of nature and humanity, to subvert the traditional attitudes that marginalize the significance of ecological balance.
What kind of world would we inhabit if trees were the rulers and kings?
