In this body of work, Vancouver-based artist Sandeep Johal explores the resilience of women through painting, collage, textiles, and mural in her signature Indo-folk aesthetic. Johal’s work articulates and confronts harsh and ugly realities with their dissonant opposites: brightness, hope and beauty.

Originated at Kelowna Art Gallery

Sandeep Johal, Floating on the edge of desire, 2025

Acrylic on canvas, textiles, embroidery
180 x 120 x 4 cm
Courtesy of the artist

Sandeep Johal, When the mortality of age overtakes the blind conceit of youth, 2026

Hand cut, stitched and embroidered textile stuffed with cotton
240 x 300 cm
Installation View at Richmond Art Gallery, Photo: Michael Love
Courtesy of the artist