ARTIST Q&A

Born: Ann Arbor, MI
Currently lives: Boston, MA

Title of artwork: Incandescent Bloom

What’s it about? “Incandescent Bloom” was originally created for ASHA for Women, to celebrate the organization’s 30+ years of work supporting South Asian survivors of domestic violence in the DMV. Taking notes from Audre Lorde’s vision of liberation and care, this piece weaves radical imagination with radical social change, dreaming up a lush, collective future that centers queer and femme voices.

Where else can we find your work? Sometimes online at The Juggernaut, and sometimes in-person through the Mooneaters Collective, but mostly on Instagram at @radio.rani.

Where is your favorite public art piece in the area? “Belonging,” a stunning participatory mural led by the Indian artist and activist Shilo Shiv Suleman. On the side of Desi Dhaba in Central Square, it is collaboratively painted with students and residents. Surfacing themes of identity, migration, and gentrification, it explores the question, “What makes us feel like we Belong?”.

What would your last meal be? A plate of crispy hash browns from @Union, a waffle from Curio Coffee, a latte from Loyal 9, and a scoop of ice cream with chocolate hard shell from Honeycomb Creamery.

Go-to karaoke song? “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)” by Stevie Wonder. It never fails to bring back the energy and joy from the 2008 election.

Favorite place for a drink in Allston? I wouldn’t say no to a Paloma from Lone Star.

Top fall bucket list item? Cider donuts!