What is the thematic context of A Juxtaposition of Phases (Phase 4: Rooted)?

immigration narrative, symbolic american dream, cultural displacement, personal identity quest, rootedness and belonging, social commentary art, part of a thematic series

A Juxtaposition of Phases (Phase 4: Rooted)Vivek SashidharanNone

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Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center

Vivek Sashidharan (? – ?)

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Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center (Washington, D.C., United States of America)

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The final piece displays the attainment of the ultimate goal. The family, who has been granted citizenship, finally feels a sense of being rooted in American soil. Their achievement is further highlighted through their child who carries the American flag.__VIVEK SASHIDHARAN was born in India and came to United States to pursue undergraduate and graduate studies. He has worked in the IT industry for over seven years. He believes art to be tremendously therapeutic, especially as a means of documenting the experience of immigration. He lives near Boston, MA.

About this artwork

Title: A Juxtaposition of Phases (Phase 4: Rooted)
Artist: Vivek Sashidharan
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center
Creative period: Contemporary
Corpus context: cultural displacement, immigration narrative
Main color: Gray
Keywords: identity art piece, symbolic painting, sashidharan artwork
Color intensity: Monochromatic

Questions & Answers

Are the colors of "A Juxtaposition of Phases (Phase 4: Rooted)" by Vivek Sashidharan vivid or muted?

The color of "A Juxtaposition of Phases (Phase 4: Rooted)" is muted in saturation and monochromatic in intensity.

What subjects appear in "A Juxtaposition of Phases (Phase 4: Rooted)" by Vivek Sashidharan?

The themes present in "A Juxtaposition of Phases (Phase 4: Rooted)" by Vivek Sashidharan include immigration, identity, symbolism, family, american dream, roots, surreal, migration. Together they summarize the artwork's subject matter.

What color saturation does "A Juxtaposition of Phases (Phase 4: Rooted)" by Vivek Sashidharan have?

The palette of "A Juxtaposition of Phases (Phase 4: Rooted)" is muted in saturation.

Who is the artist behind "A Juxtaposition of Phases (Phase 4: Rooted)"?

"A Juxtaposition of Phases (Phase 4: Rooted)" is attributed to Vivek Sashidharan.

Who created "A Juxtaposition of Phases (Phase 4: Rooted)" and what style is it in?

Vivek Sashidharan created "A Juxtaposition of Phases (Phase 4: Rooted)" within the Other movement.

How strong is the contrast in "A Juxtaposition of Phases (Phase 4: Rooted)" by Vivek Sashidharan?

The contrast level of "A Juxtaposition of Phases (Phase 4: Rooted)" by Vivek Sashidharan is serene.

Which artistic current is "A Juxtaposition of Phases (Phase 4: Rooted)" by Vivek Sashidharan part of?

"A Juxtaposition of Phases (Phase 4: Rooted)" by Vivek Sashidharan belongs to the Other movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.