Opashona Ghosh
Opashona Ghosh | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1987 |
| Died | Calcutta |
| Occupation(s) | Indian illustrator and graphic designer |
Opashona Ghosh (born 1987, Calcutta)[1] is an Indian illustrator and graphic designer based in the city of Kolkata, West Bengal.[2][3] Her works are known for a feminist approach to clubbing culture, mental and sexual health,[4] and have been described to be 90s-inspired, pop-art-style works,[3] featuring illustrations on gender and queer identity,[2] drawing on into themes of femininity, gender appropriation and eroticism.[5][6] According to the Verve magazine, her works are aimed towards questioning ideas on cultural acceptance, femininity, and queer identity.[3]
Born in the city of Kolkata,[7] Ghosh graduated from the Central Saint Martins in London with a degree in communication design.[3][4] Following graduation, she worked backstages in the theatres of London and later at the Berghain nightclub in the city of Berlin.[8] She describes herself as an accidental artist, having received success internationally and her works displayed in various art galleries of London and Berlin.[6] She has also worked in collaboration with feminist magazines, fashion labels, queer collectives and electronic musicians from London, Berlin and New York.[3][4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Opashona Ghosh on Behance". Behance. Retrieved 31 October 2021.
- ^ a b Rajagopal, Bulbul (27 October 2018). "Kolkata's Lighthouse café: 'A safe space for creative people'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "#MeToo India: The Road Ahead". Verve magazine. 18 December 2018.
- ^ a b c Balaram, Rajashree (23 January 2020). "Illustrator Opashona Ghosh's artwork takes a feminist approach to mental and sexual health". ELLE. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ Naqvi, Arzoo (29 June 2020). "Artists championing (and celebrating) causes of the LGBTQ+ community". Lifestyle Asia. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ a b Lolayekar, Shivangi (16 August 2019). "Meet India's urban culture squad". GQ India. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ Zaccardo, Nathalia (12 June 2019). "Mulheres no feed". Trip magazine (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ Agarwal, Shradha (15 April 2019). "Kolkata's most stylish women give us a peek inside their wardrobes". Vogue India. Retrieved 29 November 2020.