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Know Thy Self

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Inder challenges the viewer by emphasizing society’s injustices. He asks the viewer to become acutely aware of how one’s surroundings function on a daily basis. The artist often places himself in the role of a humble servant. It is to demonstrate an equality to be shared amongst all people that have been replaced by social order. His performances are an attempt to disable the order of elitist hierarchies. In his recent work, the artist has journeyed from the slums of Bangalore to the gallery space to produce an installation called the “primordial Icon” (formaldehyde solution, jar with a black lid, shit). He has also constructed a black and white 20 x 30 inch poster called “we are all Women’s Issues”. In addition, there is a 9 ft by 4 ft. banner called “Generate Less Art Garbage”. During the workshop, a collaborative performance with a fellow Khoj artist, Laura Martin, has been done within the vicinity of the toilets in the gallery. This performance is called “Know Thy Self”.