Cups of Connection
Anika M.
mixed media, chai milk tea, glass jars, etching cream, masking tape
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This piece was inspired by my family’s daily tradition of drinking chai together. The external layer, depicting the bustling chai stands of India, represents the mayhem of daily life, while the inner cylinder represents the core of the tradition - finding moments of peace and togetherness amidst the daily chaos.
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My creativity is inspired by the conflicts around me, both in my life as an Indian-American teenage girl, and as an aspiring doctor interested in biology, genetics, and ethics. I hope to initially confuse, but then educate people about health disparities, cultural differences, and the uniqueness of human individuality.
