What does it mean to carry memory when you live far from the place you were born? For Puthanpurayil Chakkapoyyan Yashaswini, memory is more than just looking back at the past; it feels alive. It shapes who she is, inspires her work, and quietly runs through everything she creates. She is a young South Asian artist from Kerala, India, now living and working in Paris. Her art often begins with the simplest of moments: a sari left on a chair, a ritual remembered from childhood,

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Artisans are often the quiet propagators of their culture. Through every brushstroke, weave, or carving, they share the stories and values of their communities. Their art becomes a bridge, connecting people who may never meet but can still understand one another.