The idiom ‘Love me, love my dog’ is used to convey that truly understanding and accepting someone involves embracing everything that comes with them—their flaws, quirks, and complexities. It’s a reminder that every person is a package deal, with more beneath the surface than what meets the eye.
In this series, Viraj Khanna delves into the obvious and the hidden aspects of both others and himself. He reflects on the many layers that make up an individual—layers that often remain concealed behind curated social media profiles or surface-level public interactions. Through his art, he explores themes of perception, insecurities, and the nature of connection in today’s media-driven world.
This body of work includes paintings and embroideries. For the first time, Viraj is showcasing paintings created with embroidery stencils or khakha as a tool of creation.