N. Pushpamala – The Native Types - Flirting, 2006 – cibachrome photo

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Pushpamala N.'s The Native Types - Flirting from 2006 is a staged C-print photograph that humorously explores themes of cultural stereotypes, gender roles, and traditional Indian identity. In this work, Pushpamala N. performs as the female character herself, dressed in traditional Indian attire, while engaging in a playful interaction with a male counterpart. The colorful scene, set in a room with vintage decor and checkered flooring, is imbued with theatricality, resembling a film still from a classic Indian movie. The exaggerated gestures and expressions add an element of satire, inviting the viewer to reflect on the performative aspects of cultural identity and the clichés often associated with Indian womanhood and romance. Limited to an edition of 20, this piece showcases Pushpamala's distinctive style of using humor and irony to comment on social themes.

Pushpamala N. (India, 1956) is a pioneering performance and photo artist known for her satirical and feminist explorations of identity and cultural narratives. Using herself as a model, she reimagines Indian iconography and history through staged photographs and videos. Her works critically engage with stereotypes, creating powerful visual commentaries.

N. Pushpamala

The Native Types - Flirting, 2006

Name: The Native Types - Flirting, 2006
Brand: N. Pushpamala
SKU: 1428
Price: 4100.00 EUR
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Photography

PhotographyPhotography is the process of creating an image on light sensitive materials. The image is produced by using a camera, which has a lens that focuses on light either reflected or emitted from an object. These visible wavelengths are used to reproduce the image seen.

Medium

cibachrome photo

cibachrome photoA C-type print, also known as a chromogenic print, is a photographic print made from a color negative or slide. The print is created on chromogenic paper, which contains three emulsion layers, each sensitized to a different primary color. After exposure, the paper is processed in a series of chemical baths, where each layer reacts to the chemicals to produce the final image. C-type prints are known for their rich color depth and are widely used in fine art and commercial photography.

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Edition of 20

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I try to do something different each time so I push myself, push the edge so that I don’t keep repeating myself.
- N. Pushpamala

Pushpalama N. is an Indian-born contemporary photographer. After earning a Bachelor's Degree in Economics, English and Psychology from the University of Bangelore, India; she went on to pursue a Master's Degree in Fine Arts from the Indian academic institution, Baroda. While there, she studied sculpture and was inspired by the work of artists, Raghav Kaneria, Bhupen Khakhar and K. G. Subramanyan. Pushpalama's first success as an artist came in the realm of sculpture. Her first exhibition was in that discipline at a 1983 show in Bangelore. Soon thereafter, however, Pushpalama abandoned sculpture to pursue performance photography. Pushpalama N garnered a reputation for taking photos which explore places, gender and history. She has been the recipient of numerous accolades, including recognition from India's National Film Awards in 1984, a Charles Wallace Trust Fellowship from 1992-93, a Senior Fellowship from the Indian Ministry of Human Resource and Development from 1995-97 and an Arts Collaboration Grant from the Indian Foundation of Arts in the year 2000. Pushpalama also participated in India's Sixth Triennial in 1986 and won a gold medal. Pushpalama's photographic exhibitions have been displayed in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. N. Pushpalama often uses herself as a model in her photos. (Artist website)

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The Native Types - Flirting, 2006

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