SHAME SHAME

Shame Shame is a visual artist collaboration between Maria Qamar @hatecopy and Babneet Lakhesar @babbuthepainter. Produced by South Asian bridal brand CTC West @ctcwest, the show explores the shame that first and second generation youth of the South Asian diaspora encounter when they realize that they want to partake in the arts. Whether the dream is to create, critique or simply experience, this demographic has oft been confronted by a wagging finger, 'shame shame'.

Babbuthepainter and Hatecopy

Rally 12 Ossington St., Toronto

Nov 28, 2015 - Dec 1, 2015

Brought to you by CTC West

Curated by Gaurav Sawhney & Giles Monette

Artist Statements:

@babbuthepainter

Indo-Canadian artist, Babneet Lakhesar created the persona of Babbu The Painter as a means of expression and critique. Her artwork is a journey of self-discovery and introspection. Babbus paintings directly respond to her surrounding environment and are further inspired by the people around her. Her work explores the idea of first generation Indians pushing the boundaries within their societal norms, through means of expression such as body adornment, fashion, and their significant other.

@hatecopy

Hatecopy's Instagram account is fast becoming a bookmark for young people from South Asian backgrounds. Her pop art often references Desi Diaspora culture, leverages the dramatic, hyperbolic, maternal and feisty women from Desi soap operas, also known as "aunties" to deliver her message.

launch: november 28, 2015

6pm 8pm: artist panel

moderated by: Anupa Mistry journalist / @anupa

panelists:

Aneela Q dj - @yesyesninobrown

Babneet Lakhesar visual artist - @babbuthepainter

Kiran Rai actor - @kayray

Maria Qamar visual artist - @hatecopy

8pm 2am: show

@babbuthepainter and @hatecopy present their collaborative and individual works.

sound by:

Aneela Q

Sikh Knowledge