PROJECTS: THE VEIL - ongoing

- Various Locations -

The western world has often cast a shadow over women in Islam who adorn a veil as part of their religious tradition, perceiving the sheer fabric head-cover as a symbol of repression against women and labeling it a sign of the other world's primitiveness. Having myself grown up in a Muslim family with the majority of its female members adorning a veil, it is impossible for me to look at the strong-willed women in my life as being subject to a symbol that suppresses and discounts their ambition, determination and achievements. This project will show that the practice of covering a woman's hair, and sometimes face, is not restricted to followers of Islam - all the way from India to the Middle East women have traditionally adorned some form of head cover as a public display of modesty. The Veil will "unveil" a portrayal of women along a cross section of cultures that subscribe to this tradition, showcasing women's dignity and strong character while staying true to their femininity.