Drawing Room: Why Gauri Gill’s masked portraits excite Mira F Malhotra

Gauri Gill’s portraits showcase ordinary folks, doing ordinary things, but wearing extraordinary masks. See why the quirky series is more than what meets the eye

Mira F Malhotra, 40, is a visual artist and illustrator from Mumbai and founder and creative director of Studio Kohl. Her quirky, brightly coloured illustrations cover feminist themes, pop culture and characters in playful avatars.

Gauri Gill’s photographs feature ordinary people with masks, made by folk artists from the Jawhar district of Maharashtra. (COPYRIGHT GAURI GILL)

Acts of Appearance. Untitled (74), 2015-ongoing. By artist Gauri Gill. (COPYRIGHT GAURI GILL)

Acts of Appearance. Untitled (27), 2015-ongoing. By artist Gauri Gill. (COPYRIGHT GAURI GILL)