My art practice began on the streets of India where I learned mehndi or, as it is more commonly known, henna—the ancient art of my East Indian ancestors. Please travel back to India with me on instagram @belasuresh or join my newsletter as I share the first series— a combination of memoir & photography— from an expansive body of work that began 25 years ago, The India Project.

Please also listen to my conversation with Margret Petrie, the creator & host of Authentic Obsessions. It is a portal into the process, joys, struggles, inspirations and obsessions that uniquely color all of our lives.