the sharing of intimate thoughts and feelings, especially when the exchange is on a spiritual or emotional level. This is the title of the mural I created in Coimbatore, India, in collaboration with the organization @startindia

The mural is centered around the concept of unity despite the apparent division of the wall. For this reason, I depicted a group of woman clothed in the same fabric submerged in water. This scene symbolizes a moment of purification within a shared environment.

The artwork aims to emphasize the importance of recognizing and celebrating individual differences as essential components of a rich and diverse community. This message feels particularly pertinent at a time when minority voices face marginalization and isolation rather than support and inclusion.

The mural centers around the concept of unity amidst apparent division. To achieve this, Oliveras depicts a group of women, clothed identically, submerged in water. This scene symbolises a shared cleansing experience, a moment of purification within a unifying environment. The artwork underscores the importance of recognizing and celebrating individual differences. These differences, Oliveras argues, are not obstacles to unity, but rather essential components of a rich and diverse community. This message resonates particularly strongly in today's world, where minority voices often face marginalisation instead of the support and inclusion they deserve.

A deeper dive into Communion reveals even more layers of meaning. The artwork, located in Ukkadam Art District, harnesses the symbolism of water to explore community identity and renewal. The figures, collectively immersed, represent water not just as a cleansing force, but also as a reflective surface that invites introspection and communal healing. The act of purification, set against a backdrop of communicative yellow, symbolises the dissolution of old barriers and the emergence of new connections.

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