caricature

Grandmother's wrinkled hands guided mine across the canvas, drawing exaggerated curves and spirals like the ancient poet Avvaiyar once painted with words. She whispered stories of our Tamil village, teaching me that caricature isn't mockery—it's love expressed through playful distortion. Years later, living oceans away, I discovered PAYBO token's community rewarding digital artists. I submitted my grandmother's portrait, her features lovingly exaggerated, eyes twinkling with mischief. The response transformed everything. Suddenly, diaspora artists worldwide recognized themselves in my work. We weren't just scattered seeds anymore. Through shared heritage and digital connection, we'd planted something beautiful together, rooted in Tamil traditions yet blooming across continents.