VISUAL ARTS, POETRY, COMMUNITY ARTS, MEDIA & ADVERTISING
"My art is my search for the moments beyond the ones of self knowledge. It is the rhythmic fantasy; a restless streak which looks for its own fulfillment! A stillness that moves within! An intense search for my origin and ultimate identity". - Meena
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
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 arecommodifiedinto
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 beenmonetized.
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
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.
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.
A special thanks to our esteemed speakers—Prof. Malashri Lal, Prof. Sukrita Paul Kumar, Lesley Fletcher, Yogesh Patel, E. Connie Munson, and Mike Douglas—for their insightful and engaging discussions.
Online Premiere of ‘Video Art Films’ by Meena Chopra
Inspired by her poetry and art book Charismatic Chiaroscuro. Experience a unique fusion of poetry, art, and technology through stunning Art Video Films that bring the essence of the book to life. This event aims to engage the local and global arts community while serving as a precursor to the official launch of the duo books in April.
*Date: 1st March 2025
*Time: 10 AM EST | 8:30 PM IST | 3 PM UK (approximately 2 hours)
*Platforms: Zoom & YouTube.
Program is divided into three segments as below.
🔹 Premiere screening of exclusive Art Video Films with interactive digital experience, merging, poetry, art and technology
🔹 Insights from distinguished authors, academics, and artists from Canada, India, and the UK
🔹 Interactive discussion and Q&A with a stellar panel
--The event is being organized in collaboration with Mississauga Arts Council.
These Art Video Films are inspired from and featured in my forthcoming poetry and art collection , 'Charismatic Chiaroscuro'(Shortly to be released). This collection includes approximately 80 artworks, 75 video art films, and 45 poems, intricately connected through QR codes embedded in the book.
Charismatic Chiaroscuro and Shifting Silhouettes complement one another, exploring creativity’s spectrum—from words to multimedia. While Shifting Silhouettes delivers a traditional, introspective poetic experience, Charismatic Chiaroscuro expands this vision through poetry, art, and video, offering a multi-sensory journey of light, shadow, and innovation.
Supported by Mississauga Arts Council’s MicroGrant Program with funding from RAMA Gaming House - Charitable Gaming at the City of Mississauga.
Online Premiere of ‘Video Art Films’ by Meena Chopra.
Inspired by her poetry and art book Charismatic Chiaroscuro. Experience a unique fusion of poetry, art, and technology through Art Video Films that bring the essence of the book to life. This event aims to engage the local and global arts community while serving as a precursor to the official launch of the duo books in April.
These Art Video Films are inspired from and featured in my forthcoming poetry and art collection , 'Charismatic Chiaroscuro'(Shortly to be released). This collection includes approximately 80 artworks, 78 video art films, and 44 poems, intricately connected through QR codes embedded in the book.
Charismatic Chiaroscuro and Shifting Silhouettes complement one another, exploring creativity’s spectrum—from words to multimedia. While Shifting Silhouettes delivers a traditional, introspective poetic experience, Charismatic Chiaroscuro expands this vision through poetry, art, and video, offering a multi-sensory journey of light, shadow, and innovation.
Supported by Mississauga Arts Council’s MicroGrant Program with funding from RAMA Gaming House - Charitable G
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