Nilima Sheikh Indian, b. 1945
Salam Chechi, 2018
Painted in Casein Tempera, mounted on board (5 plywood panels)
Panel 1 & 5:
73 x 37 inches
185.5 x 94 cm
Panel 2 & 4
73 x 25 inches
185.5 x 63.5 cm
Panel 3:
73 x 49 inches
185.5 x 124.5 cm
73 x 37 inches
185.5 x 94 cm
Panel 2 & 4
73 x 25 inches
185.5 x 63.5 cm
Panel 3:
73 x 49 inches
185.5 x 124.5 cm
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In this work Nilima takes inspiration from the global presence of Malayalee nurses. Often working in other part of the country, the middle-east and other regions, the mass exodus of...
In this work Nilima takes inspiration from the global presence of Malayalee nurses. Often working in other part of the country, the middle-east and other regions, the mass exodus of female nurses from Kerala present a rationaland emotional capacity among womenin the region
, that they make their livelihoods from. The various scenes in her wood panels celebrate the unsung heroes of the medical field – nurturing, maternal women in the state of Kerala – who travel to alien lands, away from their families to take on roles that perhaps no one else wants to in caring for the ailing, often while living in less than ideal conditions. The title of the work, Salam Chechi is a salute to these women who are sisters to all, and their natural affinity towards one of the most laborious and indispensable roles in the world.
Salam Chechi,
2018
, that they make their livelihoods from. The various scenes in her wood panels celebrate the unsung heroes of the medical field – nurturing, maternal women in the state of Kerala – who travel to alien lands, away from their families to take on roles that perhaps no one else wants to in caring for the ailing, often while living in less than ideal conditions. The title of the work, Salam Chechi is a salute to these women who are sisters to all, and their natural affinity towards one of the most laborious and indispensable roles in the world.
Salam Chechi,
2018
Exhibitions
2018 Kochi Muziris Bienale, India2019 5 Artists 5 Projects, Chemould Prescott Road, Mumbai, India