Biography 

Rig Veda (b. 1980) is an interdisciplinary South Asian Visual artist. He lives and works between Adelaide (Australia) and Mumbai (India). He studied Visual Communication at The National Institute of Design.

Renowned for his insightful challenges to colonial exploitation, Rig Veda explores themes of racism, immigration, prejudice and resilience. He questions the side-effects of White Supremacy and relevant systemic racism. Colonisation causes forced separation and loss—of land, culture, and identity. Yet, resilience shines through as communities resist, survive, and reclaim their heritage, embodying the strength to endure and rebuild in the face of oppression. 

It was an appalling discovery for him when he learnt more about the stolen generations only after arriving in Australia. The cultural and dark colonial histories between India and Australia are deeply intertwined.  The colonial histories of Australia and India are deeply shaped by British imperialism, which left lasting impacts on both nations. The legacies of colonialism still echo in both nations, influencing their post-colonial identities, social hierarchies, and cultural exchanges. He attempts to resurface the  links between Australian Indigenous cultures and ancient Indian cultures through symbolism and  mythology.

His works questions the narratives of racism and colonialism and how we perceive our history.

Rig Veda's short film and video works, collaboratively made with Artist Dr. Daniel Connell, have screened at various festivals in 2021.