Madhu Kumar

Madhu Kumar (BFA, BA, B.Ed) is a Canadian visual artist. Kumar uses the power of art and storytelling to connect and empower immigrant women. Kumar works in oil painting and digital media. In her ongoing series, “Stories of Immigrant Women” Kumar combines large scale paintings with text, audio, and augmented reality to create a respectful space for immigrant women to share their experiences. Born in Srinagar, India she emigrated to Canada in 2001 with her young family. After raising her family, Kumar earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts (2017) with Great Distinction from the University of Regina, Saskatchewan. In addition to her art practice, Kumar has taught classes in art, and worked as a community volunteer. Kumar’s achievements have been recognized with the Regina YWCA Nutrien Women of Distinction Awards in the category of Arts and Culture (2020). A documentary produced by CBC on “Madhu Kumar’s stories of immigrant women was nominated for Golden Sheaf Award competition in Yorkton Film Festival, and in Digital Printing awards in 2020. “The stories of immigrant women” have accomplished over 20 solo exhibitions and have inspired significant dialogue and community reflection on the experience of immigration, racism, and violence.