Akshata Bride & Groom, 2024

Akshata is a diptych of a bride and a groom on their wedding day getting showered with rice.  Akshata (typically done in South Indians weddings from what I gather) is uncooked rice mixed with turmeric. It is sometimes used to bless bride and groom during weddings. Also called “Akshata Aprana” or Akshata Varana,” this tradition usually consisted of the couple pouring this mixture over one another’s heads as a symbol of abundance and prosperity.  I decide to make these as a diptych because I think each person in this ceremony deserves their moment to be showered by love from their…