My name is Sheinina Lolita Raj, a person who was born from distinctively diverse
ancestors, culturally, religiously, linguistically and physically. Racially speaking I am
half Indian and half English. I do however consider myself North American. My family
immigrated from the UK to Vancouver, Canada when I was 5 years old, hopeful I would live a
life free of racial prejudices. Although the truth is you cannot run from racism. While I
have grown to appreciate the tonality of my skin in this era of cultural assimilation my
identity continues to be misunderstood. In honor of cultural diversity Intercultural shows
how different yet the same we are. Wearing traditional regalia the collection of self
portraits unifies authentic heritage. Raising awareness to the many nationalities living
in modern day society Intercultural enlightens ideologies while initiating a common
respect to all humanity and ultimately a peaceful coexistence.
My name is Sheinina Lolita Raj, a person who was born from distinctively diverse ancestors, culturally, religiously, linguistically and physically. Racially speaking I am half Indian and half English. I do however consider myself North American. My family immigrated from the UK to Vancouver, Canada when I was 5 years old, hopeful I would live a life free of racial prejudices. Although the truth is you cannot run from racism. I can remember tearfully expressing to my father how I did not want to be brown as children would tease. While I have grown to appreciate the tonality of my skin in this era of cultural assimilation my identity continues to be misunderstood. In honor of cultural diversity Intercultural shows how different yet the same we are. Wearing traditional regalia of India, Native America, Hawaii, Morocco and Saudi-Arabia the collection of self portraits unifies authentic heritage. Raising awareness to the many nationalities living in modern day society Intercultural enlightens ideologies while initiating a common respect to all humanity and ultimately a peaceful coexistence.
Awards BFA - Emily Carr University of Art + Design Solo Exhibition - Elaine Fleck Gallery, Toronto, Canada Solo Exhibition - Grey McGear Modern, Santa Monica, CA, USA Featured Artist - Downtown LA Art Walk Visual Art Producer - Genii Awards, Skirball Cultural Center Visual Art Producer - Reopening of Chinatown LA Cover Story - Today in LA, NBC Guest Speaker - Art Talk, Soho House Toronto, Canada Guest Speaker - Emerging Leaders, Orange County Arts Council
