About the work

“girl”: created using pages from fashion magazines and acrylic paints. They watch her from the glass-stained windows as she struts the streets enveloped by buildings. Her mind is expansive like the universe and a resilient face symbolized by shimmering diamonds.

“Phoenix”: Her crown glimmers with confidence, and she rises to every expectation like a queen. She is surrounded by desires, needs, and challenges that shape her life.

Nikita Dhulekar is a bilingual writer and artist who lives and works in Sydney, Australia. A native of India, her written work is inspired by the subtle nuances of her culture. Her artwork is influenced by daily activities in society. She uses paints, fashion magazines, and recyclable material to create mixed media. She enjoys sleeping and gets most of the ideas at bedtime. Her writings can be found here and artworks can be seen here.