"Community Heritage Award" at Heritage Mississauga’s The Credits.

 

It was truly an honour to receive the "Community Heritage Award" at Heritage Mississauga’s The Credits. Congratulations to all the remarkable recipients recognized for their meaningful contributions.

Each award was beautifully handcrafted by the talented Sid Gendron (Sawmill Sid) — a work of art in itself.

Celebrating our city, and those who preserve and lead in heritage, reminds us of where we’ve come from and guides us toward where we’re going.

Heritage Mississauga (Mississauga Heritage Foundation)

 

 

It was truly an honour to receive the "Community Heritage Award" at Heritage Mississauga’s The Credits. Congratulations to all the remarkable recipients recognized for their meaningful contributions.

Each award was beautifully handcrafted by the talented Sid Gendron (Sawmill Sid) — a work of art in itself.

Celebrating our city, and those who preserve and lead in heritage, reminds us of where we’ve come from and guides us toward where we’re going.

Heritage Mississauga (Mississauga Heritage Foundation)

 

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Audio-Visual Presentation & Panel Discussion on Charismatic Chiaroscuro - Poetry and Arts by meena Chopra

 

 

 

27th November 2025 | 5:30 PM Tea | 6 PM Event, at India International Centre, 40 Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi.

Step into the luminous world of Charismatic Chiaroscuro — where poetry, visual art, and digital media converge in a play of light and shadow. This special evening brings together an evocative short film, reflections from distinguished speakers on art’s evolving frontiers in the digital age and a conversation with the artist-poet Meena Chopra.

The session begins at 5:30PM with tea, 6PM event and runs until 7 PM, followed by Q&A, featuring a short film, book introduction, and a panel discussion with distinguished speakers who will share their insights on art, poetry and the creative process.

Panel:
Prof. Malashri Lal (Chair),
Prof. Sukrita Paul Kumar,
Prof. Sudeep Sen
Opening Remarks: Dr. Usha Mujoo Munshi(IIC)
Introductory Segment: Meena Chopra

Come be part of this vibrant dialogue celebrating words, visuals, and imagination in motion.

Supported by Mississauga Arts Council’s MicroGrant Program through the support of RAMA Gaming House - Charitable Gaming at City of Mississauga.

Link to the event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1LxiHo5XM4/

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Poetry Meets Art at Woodstock Public Library - Artist/Author meena Chopra

 

The Woodstock Public Library Ontario will come alive with words, colors, and moving images as poet, visual artist, and filmmaker Meena Chopra presents an Author’s Talk on her celebrated work, Charismatic Chiaroscuro: Poetry & Art.

📅 Wednesday, October 8, 🕡 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM 📍 445 Hunter Street, Woodstock, Ontario Register here

Audiences will be treated to a 12-minute audio-visual film presentation, where poetry flows seamlessly into visual art and digital media. Chopra’s book features 44 poems, 80 artworks, and 78 art video films, each linked with QR codes for a fully interactive, multi-sensory journey.

The event promises more than a reading — it is an immersive exploration of light and shadow, of words and images, designed to spark reflection and conversation. Guests will also have the chance to meet the author, engage in dialogue, and get their books signed.

✨ All are invited to share in this evening of poetry, art, and soulful discovery.

Charismatic Chiaroscuro has been generously funded by the microgrant program of Mississauga Arts Council 

Meet Author/Artist Meena Chopra at the Mississauga Literary Festival

 

 I am delighted to announce my return to the Mississauga Literary Festival this fall on Saturday, September 13, at the Hazel McCallion Central Library. I will be signing copies of my books, , Charismatic Chiaroscuro: Poetry & Art by Meena Chopra, a distinctive artistic journey featuring 44 poems, 80 original artworks, and 78 art video films, all accessible through QR codes for a fully immersive, multi-sensory experience. Attendees are warmly invited to stop by for a signing and an engaging, lighthearted conversation. I will be at the festival from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Join me. Mississauga Library

 

For my poetry kindly Visit: English: http://ignitedlines.blogspot.com Hindi: http://ignitedlines.blogspot.com/ website: http://meenachopra17.wix.com/meena-chopra-artist

When Everything Becomes a Product, What Happens to Human Dignity? By Meena Chopra

 

America isn't just a land of opportunity; it's the land of consumerism. From birth to death, citizens are trained to consume: products, trends, identities, and even values. Consumerism isn’t a side effect of the American dream—it is the dream itself. Every advertisement, political slogan, and "freedom" is packaged, marketed, and sold.

Here lies the paradox: how can a society that views everything through the lens of consumption ever truly respect anything—be it human dignity, women, other nations, or the environment? When worth is measured by market value, respect becomes transactional. Women are commodified into beauty standards, nations are reduced to markets or military pawns, and people are ranked by their purchasing power. Even morality is repackaged for profit, sold as corporate “diversity campaigns” or “greenwashing.”

This transactional view extends to our emotions. In America, empathy has been monetized. Tragedies become hashtags, social movements become merchandise, and human suffering becomes a spectacle to be consumed before the next trending distraction takes over. Respect requires recognition of inherent value, but consumerism only recognizes exchange value.

So let’s ask the uncomfortable question: Can America ever truly respect others while worshipping consumption as its highest god? The answer, disturbingly, may be no. Because in a consumeristic culture, respect is not given; it's a price tag

 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/when-everything-becomes-product-what-happens-human-dignity-chopra-m7k3c

 

 

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Book Launch Charismatic Chiaroscuro Meena Chopra - Artist & Poet

Poetry and Art Come Alive at Heritage Mississauga with Meena Chopra’s Latest Book Launch Mississauga, April 17, 2025 — Renowned poet and visual artist Meena Chopra unveiled her latest works, Charismatic Chiaroscuro and Shifting Silhouettes, at a vibrant launch event hosted at Heritage Mississauga. The evening brought together art enthusiasts, poets, dignitaries, and members of the literary community to celebrate Chopra’s newest contribution to Canadian art and poetry. Blending visual aesthetics with lyrical depth, Chopra’s latest collections explore the interplay of light, shadow, and human emotion through a unique fusion of poetry and digital art. Guests were treated to readings, a curated display of artworks, and thought-provoking conversations about creativity, identity, and the evolving role of art in contemporary society. Among the distinguished attendees were Mike Douglas, Executive Director of Mississauga Arts Council; Jayme Gaspar, Executive Director of Heritage Mississauga; historian Matthew Wilkinson; writers Pratap Reddy with his wife Shashi, Kim Cayer writer, Serina Lewis, Sunil Sharma and Sangeeta Sharma with their daughter Srishti; Nain Amyn, Board Member of the Mosaic Festival of Mississauga; poet and artist Brenda Brown; Elizabeth Banfalvi; Mary Ellen; Saran Ghai; Reeta Ghai; Sudeep Tyagi; and Gopal Baghel. The event was masterfully emceed by Bhupinder Virdi, whose warm presence and thoughtful introductions added to the evening's charm. The launch highlighted Heritage Mississauga’s ongoing commitment to supporting local artists and fostering cultural dialogue. It was a true celebration of artistic expression, marking another milestone in Chopra’s acclaimed career. 

launch Charismatic Chiaroscuro - Poetry & Art at Hetitage Mississauga on April 17th, 2025

The launch of Charismatic Chiaroscuro - Poetry & Art at Hetitage Mississauga on April 17th, 2025. Thank you for all the support all my friends. Thank you all the esteemed speakers.

The book has been sponsored by Mississauga Arts Council 's microgrant program. Thank you, Jayme Gaspar Matthew Wilkinson and

Heritage Mississauga (Mississauga Heritage Foundation)

 

 

 

 

 

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