For a long time, women artists, particularly in India, did not have it easy.
So, what contributes to a woman artist's success?
Is it grit, determination or passion?
Sunflowers: Incredible Journeys of Epic Women Artists from India unveils unfiltered and untold success stories of twelve remarkable women artists. The book captures the heart and mind of these female artists belonging from diverse fields such as theatre, visual arts, fashion, etc. and traces their artistic journeys through pivotal stages of their lives. Much like sunflowers, each artist blossoms amid adversities, demonstrating art as a rewarding career and challenging societal biases.
Through the real-life narratives, the book urges readers to view artists as creative nurturers of society. It explores personal themes like relationships, youthful aspirations, the choice between pursuing passion and academic education, the influence of family and friends, and the delicate balance between an artist's life and societal roles like mother, daughter, partner, etc. These uplifting tales will not only inspire the young but also enlighten general readers while providing valuable insights for researchers in gender studies, sociology, popular culture, and more.
“...extraordinary life stories of women, whom destiny chose to be artistes.”
– Pratibha Prahlad, Padma Shri and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee
"...an essential read for anyone who wants to understand the profound role female artists play in nurturing the soul of society."
—Vinita Dawra Nangia, Executive Editor, Times Group
"Their stories show us the changing face of women in today's society."
— Pratap Somvanshi, Managing Editor, Hindustan Hindi Daily
Sujata Parashar, a prolific author, social activist, trainer and talk therapist, currently serves as Vice President of WICCI's Arts Leadership Council (Delhi). She was a founding member of Empowering Minds and contributed to the Parents Empowering Parents (PEP) program. Her talk-therapy platform The Talk—it—Out—Express (TiOE), launched in 2019, promotes emotional health.
