Curator: Maya Anner
Coalescence: The joining or merging of elements to form one mass or whole.
Coalescence is a series of photographic diptychs arranged as a dialogue between the artist and her daughter, presenting the experiences of women during the transitional phases of menstruation and menopause, as a call to appreciate and acknowledge the shared journeys of these natural processes. Youthful desires that once held Sharma’s attention make way for the gift of time, while her daughter’s zest for life unravels as a charged birth of emotion. In a delicate balancing act, both mother and daughter tread among their rites of passage, bound by a tender coalescence. Their stories are weaved together with a gentle acceptance of age, encouraging viewers of all ages to honor individual journeys and celebrate change as a catalyst for acceptance and love.
