Dear Sophie -
Bharti Kher mines the rich cultural heritage of India, reframing some of its icons with the currency of a contemporary art lense.
For example, she rescales bindis for these circular graphics, sourcing the materials from actual bindi factories.
The elephant, known as Ganesha is one of the most widely worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon. The surface of Bharti's elephant in repose is covered with white bindis.
I think she is winking at you.
with love,
mom
