With the digital release of Axone on Netflix, the film has managed to create ripples of awareness by capturing the racism, discrimination and everyday hassles faced by people from the North-East when they are living away from home.
With an aim to bridge this cultural gap, artist Debanjana a.k.a ardour_art has created empowering illustrations, spreading awareness and educating netizens about the beautiful culture of the women of the seven sisters.
Briefly explaining the cultural distinctions, here’s what Debanajan’s illustrations inspired by the film look like:
1. WOMEN OF MANIPUR
2. WOMEN OF NAGALAND
3. WOMEN OF ASSAM
4. WOMEN OF MIZORAM
5. WOMEN OF MEGHALAYA
6. WOMEN OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH
7. WOMEN OF TRIPURA
These quirky, empowering illustrations representing the distinctive cultures of the North-East is giving us an educational glimpse of the rich traditions of the seven sisters.