"Fireflies #2" by Poulomi Basu features a warm, intimate composition dominated by flesh tones, depicting two figures intertwined in an embrace. The artwork uses soft lighting to create a gentle, serene atmosphere, highlighting the curves and textures of the bodies. The style is intimate and tender, reflecting Basu's exploration of human connection and vulnerability. This piece, rooted in magical realism, challenges traditional narratives by focusing on the intersectionality and empowerment of womxn, particularly those from the global south. ...
Poulomi Basu is a neurodiverse artist known for her exploration of the interrelationship between systems of power and bodies
through work that exists at the limits of art, technology and activism. She has become widely known for her influential works
Blood Speaks, Centralia, To Conquer Her Land and Fireflies. Her focus on the intersectionality of ecological, racial, cultural, political
and personal issues experienced specifically by womxn of the global south, such as herself gives agency to those whose voices
are deliberately silenced, ferociously advocating for womxn through her practice as an artist and activist for more than a decade.
Shifting between mediums Basu often combines the real and the fantastical and has to date worked with photography, performance,
installation, virtual reality, and film influenced by magical realism, sci-fi, and speculative futures. ...
