
Poulomi Basu
Parallelism, 2022
Inkjet print on archival (Ilford Gold Fibre gloss) paper
26 5/8 x 40 in (67.7 x 101.6 cm)
27 1/8 x 40 1/2 in (68.9 x 102.9 cm), framed
27 1/8 x 40 1/2 in (68.9 x 102.9 cm), framed
Edition 1 of 3
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“With around 703 million people globally – almost one in ten – without access to clean water close to home, a forced daily migration occurs as mostly women and girls...
“With around 703 million people globally – almost one in ten – without access to clean water close to home, a forced daily migration occurs as mostly women and girls walk to collect clean drinking water. It is estimated that women and girls in developing countries
walk six kilometres a day for this purposes. This artwork was inspired by the many ordeals and responsibilities that women have to take upon their shoulders often at a very tender age. This is one of the primary reason why girls in the majority world drop out of school, often so that their brothers can get a fuller education.” - Poulomi Basu on Parallelism
walk six kilometres a day for this purposes. This artwork was inspired by the many ordeals and responsibilities that women have to take upon their shoulders often at a very tender age. This is one of the primary reason why girls in the majority world drop out of school, often so that their brothers can get a fuller education.” - Poulomi Basu on Parallelism
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