Neha Rajesh
Graphic Designer
Richmond, VA
neharajesh60@gmail.com


SHAKTI is an exploration of South Indian culture and Hindu mythology in the context of matchboxes. The word “Shakti” refers to the principle of the divine feminine in Hinduism, directly translated as the word "power." Each matchbox is tied together using a word from the Tamil language. The collection will focus on the domestic/divine labor of women that has shaped culture for centuries. Inside the collection box, there is also a catalog digging deeper into each topic of matchboxes.