Arranged Marriage

Artwork story

Arranged Marriage depicts the complicated stories of couples navigating the delicate balance between tradition and personal factors as contradicting elements converge in a symbolic union. The composition blends vibrant colours and delicate lines, mirroring the balance between cultural expectations and individual freedom. The juxtaposition of arranged patterns and free-flowing forms invites viewers to reflect on the complexities and nuances embedded in the concept of arranged marriages, which prompts dialogue on the intersection of tradition and personal mechanisms.

1. Theme: Tradition, love, commitment, cultural expectations, and individual freedom within arranged marriages.

2. Process: Combining vibrant colours, delicate lines, structured patterns, and free-flowing forms to represent the tension between cultural traditions and personal choices.

3. Emotion: Reflection, resilience, uncertainty, hope, and the desire to find harmony between family expectations and personal happiness.

4. Reference: Inspired by the experiences of individuals navigating arranged marriages across different cultures. The work explores the complexities of these unions, inviting viewers to reflect on love, commitment, personal choice, and the resilience required to balance tradition with individual desires.