Abstract
Pusphamala N.’s photographic performance in new media art explores photography as the ultimate medium; her works address themes of gender equality, individual identity, and cultural imagery through role-play and dramatic imagery. By positioning herself as both subject and artist, she challenged predictable visual narratives and stereotypical images rooted in history, popular culture, and nationalism. The study primarily focuses on the visual analysis and challenges stereotypes to examine her works, highlighting how photographic performance functions as a dangerous tool in contemporary art. This research aims to highlight Pushpamala N.’s contribution to redefining photography as an active and conceptual medium in New Media Art.
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