Nemesis
2003
Shahzia Sikander's *Nemesis* (2003) is a richly layered work combining inkjet outline, watercolor, graphite on paper, and video to create a dynamic interplay between traditional South Asian miniature painting techniques and contemporary media. Fluid, fantastical figures and forms appear to dissolve and transform across the surface, reflecting Sikander's signature exploration of cultural hybridity, identity, and colonial history. The integration of video into the piece adds a temporal dimension, animating the imagery and reinforcing themes of perpetual change and the cyclical nature of power.
- Medium
- inkjet outline, watercolor and graphite on paper and video
- Dimensions
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
Notes
Execution: Executed in 2003–2007, in the United States, this work is number 2 from an edition of 5. Literature: Cheryl Kaplan, "Everything is Illuminated, An Interview with Shahzia Sikander," Exhibition History: Saratoga Springs, The Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College; Ridgefield, CT, The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum,
🔨 Auction Lot
Modern & Contemporary Art
February 28, 2026
Estimate: $20,000 – $30,000
Sold: $25,800
Lot 114
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