South Asian women are bucking the stereotypes of being housewives, doctors, engineers, accountants, or lawyers. Although there is nothing improper with those roles, it may not be appropriate for everyone. We have a list of some vibrant female artists who have turned their art into a business and use Instagram to share their work and reach a larger audience.
The work of these women, whether they are digital artists, graphic designers, painters, or children’s book illustrators, imaginatively highlights social and cultural themes of the diaspora and desi culture and frequently incorporates comedy and/or satire.
Brown women no longer feel as alone thanks to the strong legion of brown female artists. You can follow any or all of these artists on Instagram, and chances are you’ll feel a connection to their work or that it reflects your own hyphenated identity. And if we do say so ourselves, that sense of belonging, of art expressing a diaspora group’s shared experience, is a pretty remarkable feat. Here are our selections for the top 15 musicians to follow on Instagram, without further ado.
1.EmmenJaan
Digital artist Emmen Ahmed has a passion for all things Mughal-e-Azam. She promotes body positivity with her paintings, including respecting body hair. She candidly expresses her feelings about growing up brown through her artwork, much like the stereotypical mom “thappar” and the bottle of Rooh Afza that can be found in every Muslim home.
Her work also clearly has a Bollywood influence. She has sketched everyone, from Shah Rukh Khan to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, but she always gives the drawings her own unique spin.
2. Hatecopy
Maria Qamar, also known as Hatecopy, is a Canadian digital artist who is gradually engulfing the globe with her incredible talent. Qamar’s pop art type pieces stand out from similar ones because they are sassy, fierce, and full of spicy flair. She recently published a book, appeared in a Bombay Sapphire advertisement, and had her first painting installed at the Bombay Bread Bar in New York City, but none of it is my lena dena.
3.Babbu the Artist
Talented Canadian artist Babneet Kaur, or Babbu the Painter, incorporates elements of her culture into her creations. Her emphasis on the exquisite nuances of Indian jewelry is what distinguishes her work. She doesn’t just use a canvas as her blank canvas; she also uses jackets, purses, and even herself! The makeup looks on Kaur are incredible! The “Bad Beti” phenomenon was conceptualized by Kaur and Qamar as well.
It’s not surprising that the sparkle and glamour of the stars of the film business have been included in some manner into Kaur’s work as well, particularly through jewelry, as every desi lady has a little bit of a Bollywood diva in her. Check out this picture of Hema Malini, India’s Dream Girl.
4.The fourth Martha Stewart is Pakistani
Sass and sophistication are the hallmarks of the Pakistani Martha Stewart. Bollywood and the difficult lives of a desi child have a significant impact on her writing. How wonderful is her portrayal of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan from the iconic movie “Devdas,” like in this Silsila hai fuckboy ka piece? Look closely at this piece’s details, especially how the colors are shaded to cast shadows and catch the light.
5.Fatemah Baig, number five:
Fatemah Baig never intended to pursue a career in graphic design; it just so happened. Digital artist from Pakistan who employs vivid colors and integrates textile patterns into her work produces pop-art-like photographs of attractive ladies of color from around the globe. from Pakistani singer and actress Madame Noor Jahan to African American actress Yara Shahidi.
6. A number
The author of the page Anumation is Anu Chouhan. She is a Canadian illustrator from Vancouver. Her illustrations have a whimsical, cartoon-like appeal. Her adorable and hilarious comics, like this one about the double standards of growing up in a desi family, will make you laugh aloud because they are so spot-on.
7. A Drawing of a Potato
Jas Baning is a fresh-faced English art student. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT undervalue this girl’s talent, even though she may be among the list’s younger women. You will be in awe of her skill and creativity after seeing the artwork she shares on her Instagram feed. Baning can work magic with just a pen and piece of paper, and she frequently uses this ability to bring awareness of taboo subjects like the mistreatment sex workers in India endure. Of course, she also challenges gender norms by dressing like a princess while Deadpool.
8.Nimisha Bhanot
There is no need to introduce this talent. The diva known for her fearless representations of Indian women is Nimisha Bhanot. She portrays regular desi women as pinup dolls who exude sex appeal and feminine strength. She may have been popular first among these amazing women, but she isn’t going to give up her reputation as a fierce artist.
9.Kully Rehal
You’ll be laughing out loud while reading Kully Rehal’s writing. The cartoonist, who is located in India, makes cartoons of creepy relatives who follow you around the neighborhood. She has them all dressed like traditional Indian aunts, complete with kameez, sneakers, and dupattas wrapped around their heads, from “Dab-aunty” to “Chalako aunty.”
10. Not Sari
Fabulous Tamilian-Canadian artist Not Sari is well-known for her “Chai or Die” creation. The work of this artist genuinely reflects both her Tamil and Canadian heritages. Such as her “Hello My Name Is: Not That Hard To Pronounce” t-shirt, “Briyani babe” shirt, or “Brows on Fleek” photo.
11.Blahjinder,
The art of Blahjinder, alias Baljinder Kaur, will melt your heart because it is so pure and lovely. This storyteller and illustrator for children’s books incorporates her culture, family, spirituality, and innocence into her works. They are pure, their messages deep and full of magic and magick.
12.Hiba Khan
Badass Hiba Khan has a distinct sense of style. Similar to Nimisha Bhanot, she portrays strong, attractive desi women in her artwork who reject social norms and conventions. Without accepting any fucks, Khan lives her life while producing art.
13. Sabah Nawar
Sabah Nawar, an illustrator and developer, uses her artwork to subtly deliver one-liners. She draws inspiration from her hyphenated identity and uses it to make artwork about everything from coconut oil to Parle-G cookies and tea.
14.Kruttika ]
This illustrator, graphic designer, and creator of comics utilizes her talents to highlight issues that deserve more attention, as seen in this comic she posted about the political perspectives on sanitary napkins.
15.Lakshmi Sarkar
How could I leave Lakshmi Sarkar off of this list of gorgeous women? Despite being last, she is unquestionably every bit as talented and tenacious as the women named before her. Sarkar creates stunning photos of South Asian ladies, frequently dressed in South Asian garb, using her passion for South Asian architecture, art, and fashion. For publications like Vogue India, she has not only produced original artwork but also recreated pictures of high fashion creations like Manish Malhotra and Anita Dogre.
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