Girija

About

I’m not your regular art teacher and this isn’t a regular class. For me, art is not about perfecting a brushstroke. It’s messy, loud, and sometimes, uncomfortable. I run these workshops because I believe art is a way to fight, to heal, and to shout out when words run out.

What Happens Here

We do more than just paint or sculpt. Some days we make giant Rangolis, other days we get into collaborative mural making or ‘paint with the sun’ Cyanotype. There’s theatre, drumming, and games. I use things like Theatre of the Oppressed workshop techniques to act out real-life struggles. It’s all about community art projects that get us talking and thinking.

Who Shows Up

My main work is with marginalized folks—especially sex workers in Kamatipura, Mumbai—but honestly, anyone can join. I’ve had everyone from young people to activists, corporate teams, and even PhD scholars. If you want to be a part of a tribe that believes in healing through art and real talk, you’ll fit right in.

What You’ll Feel

There’s no studio with fancy lights. Sometimes we’re in a tiny room, sometimes out on the street. We’ll laugh, sometimes cry, and always leave a little changed. Here, art is about dignity and finding your own voice.

Anbe sivam. Jai Bhim.