Koslowe Gallery Presents: Siona Benjamin: Art and Identity

April 29, 2025, 7:45 pm - 9:15 pm

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Please join us on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, for a gallery program featuring the artist Siona Benjamin’s, whose art is a vibrant exploration of identity that reflects her experiences as a Jewish-Indian-American. Her work, a fusion of Eastern and Western aesthetics, illuminates the complexities of belonging. Born in Mumbai and raised in a diverse religious landscape, she navigates cultural currents, a journey mirrored in her art. Her signature blue-skinned figures symbolize “otherness,” representing her experience as an Jewish immigrant woman of color. The blue, drawing from Hindu deities, embodies both belonging and alienation, a feeling many share. Benjamin’s art gives a visual language to multifaceted stories, using humor and irony to articulate complex identities. She invites viewers to embrace the “in-between” spaces, challenging stereotypes and celebrating cultural blending. Her art acts as a catalyst for critical thinking, encouraging exploration of personal narratives and the use of art for connection and social change. It’s a powerful reminder that diverse stories, in their intricate beauty, are significant.