The ARTogether Center in downtown Oakland, California, is currently hosting an exhibition titled “Breaking The Frame,” which showcases artworks by four immigrant, refugee, and diasporic artists. Notably, the exhibition features the creative contributions of two artists of Indian descent, Nimisha Doongarwal and Sujata Tibrewala. Running until September 15, 2023, this exhibit delves into intriguing inquiries surrounding race, gender, belonging, history, and culture. The artists employ mixed media, collage techniques, and the manipulation of frames and borders to provoke contemplation.
Nimisha Doongarwal, an Indian immigrant artist, possesses an academic background in art history and art psychology from Stanford University and a Master’s in Fine Arts from the Academy of Arts University. Through her artwork, she explores her journey towards global citizenship, drawing inspiration from her surroundings. Her creations have garnered attention in esteemed publications like Forbes and Artmarket magazine.
Sujata Tibrewala, another artist hailing from Indian descent, stands as the founder and president of the Indian American Artist’s Association (IAAA). In 2008, she left behind her engineering career to wholeheartedly embrace her artistic aspirations. Her work has graced galleries across India, the UK, and significant venues in the United States, such as the National Museum of American History and Broadway in New York. Moreover, she imparts her artistic wisdom to students of all ages at her studio in River Island, California.
