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The image shows one woman, dressed in an ombre blue and gold Indian Saree. She is in the image twice, holding her own hand and looking at herself. She stands in a black empty space.

Invisible Heritage

Santana Malnaik

Photography

Invisible Heritage is an exploration of my identity as a mixed-race Asian American woman. Here, I visually illustrate my Indian identity. The piece is a reminder that heritage, race, and identity are multidimensional and not always easily seen. I don’t normally wear traditional clothing but that doesn't make me less Indian. Visually verifying myself helped me to embrace my identity. I hope this influences others to embrace their heritage and see beauty in complex identities.