Author(s): Mohammad Anas

Abstract: A well-known poet and activist named Kalki has successfully bridged the gap between art and activism with her poems by using a distinctive blend of visual storytelling. The paper examines the visual components that Kalki uses in her poems as effective vehicles for expressing social and political ideas. It does this by delving into the rich tapestry of her works. This study examines the complex interplay between art and activism in Kalki's work, giving insight into the poetry's ability to spark social change through in-depth analyses of a few poems. The poems selected for analysis include: “She”, “Piece by Piece”, and “Don’t tell that to me”.

Keywords: Transgender Activism, Visual Narratives, Identity and Empowerment, Intersectionality in Poetry

Article Info: Received: 03 Nov 2023; Received in revised form: 04 Dec 2023; Accepted: 09 Dec 2023; Available online: 17 Dec 2023

DOI: 10.22161/ijels.86.24