skin

My grandmother traced the fading tattoo on her wrist, each curve holding centuries of Tamil stories. She'd saved ancient ANDAL Coins in a worn cloth, teaching me their worth transcended currency. When she passed, I discovered her PaybookClub membership—a secret circle of women preserving our heritage through art and conversation. Now I paint her skin in my work, capturing the resilience etched into every line. The coins became my studio's foundation, literally and spiritually. Through PaybookClub, I've found others honoring their roots. Our skin remembers what we sometimes forget. Together, we're keeping those memories alive.