“Love Is Contraband in Hell”

2020

This composition in watercolour on wasli paper is by  artist Varunika Saraf (b. 1981).

Varunika Saraf believes that the only means of combating societal prejudices, bigotry, and discrimination is through the power of love. This work is inspired by the poem “Love is contraband in Hell” written by Assata Shakur(b. 1947), an American civil rights activist:

“Love is contraband in Hell, cause love is an acid that eats away bars. But you, me, and tomorrow hold hands and make vows that struggle will multiply. The hacksaw has two blades. The shotgun has two barrels. We are pregnant with freedom. We are a conspiracy.”

To read more, click here

 

Title
"Love Is Contraband in Hell"
Period
2020
Artist
Varunika Saraf
Medium
Watercolour on Wasli backed with cotton textile
Dimensions
H:170 cm x W:190 cm
Accession No.
2021.34.1