Re-interpreting Myths through Feminist Philosophy: A Study of Nalini Malini’s New Media Art Practice
Nalani Malini the contemporary Indian artist reinterpretation of feminist philosophy and mythological narratives from Indian and Western traditions. Nalini Malani’s practice through use of video installation, shadow play, animation, soundscapes, and immersive spatial designs themes of gendered violence, patriarchy, memory, and historical trauma. The study primarily focuses on reinterpreting mythological and historical figures particularly female protagonists and challenges patriarchal structures and dominant historical narratives her works, highlighting how new media functions as a critical medium for storytelling and resistance. The research aim to foreground her contribution to feminist discourse and to the development of new media art in contemporary Indian and international art practice.
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