I Want to Be

Artist Statement

When I asked Rani, one of my five students, what she wants to be when she grows up, "a fairy" was her response. Shilpa said she wanted to be a nurse to help people suffering from COVID-19; Jeetu wanted to be a superman but with a small cape; and Shyaam will be an astronaut, because he believes we will have to leave earth when he becomes an adult. They all have dreams that they can achieve with a little help and support. They had passion in their eyes when we told them what an astronaut is, or what a nurse does, or what happens when Superman’s cape gets caught in the telephone line. Their joy just makes us happy. We hope we can help and support them forever.