Viral Conflation
2008
acrylic paint and swarovski jewels on canvas
11 X 14 inches
Composite portrait of Osama Bin Ladin and Guru Nanak. Refers to the rise of hate crimes against Sikhs post 9/11 as they were mistaken for Muslims.
The levitating figure hovers over the mountains reputed to be hiding Osama, while the city scape in front refers to his global impact.