As an arts educator, my work revolves around promoting a critically discursive understanding of ourselves (as humans) and the impact of visual objects on our lives.

I prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and open-mindedness in the reciprocal processes of teaching and learning, to encourage global connection and solidarity. My focus is on studying and teaching how different communities create, interpret, and express culture through art, in order to navigate social and cultural differences.

I offer guidance on designing and conducting arts workshops and training sessions, and discuss topics like visual literacy's significance in society and education. Additionally, I explore creative thinking across different aspects of life and profession, study international models of arts in education, create arts-based programs and curricula for various educational settings, and lead community-oriented arts initiatives and research.

I advocate for social and cultural justice and decolonization strategies in arts education, by examining the impacts of postcolonial theory across global contexts. I also acknowledge and honor my own ontological and cultural foundations in specifically exploring South Asian art and visual culture in traditional and contemporary contexts.

Current Location

Denton TX, USA. Professor, & Chair of Art Education at the University of North Texas

A bit more…

I have teaching experience in various settings including schools, colleges, museums, and community-based organizations. I have worked as a freelance artist, graphic designer, and photographer. My work has been showcased worldwide at conferences, museums, colleges, and community events. I have published in numerous journals and books, including co-editing two books published by Routledge Press. Currently, I am the editor of the Journal of Social Theory in Art Education and serve on review boards for other arts education journals.