Examines how Christian icons in Panjab challenge narratives of race and colonial oppression, suggesting new ways to reclaim agency.
Key Points
The aim is to explore the relationship between Christian iconography and the broader themes of race, colonialism, and decoloniality, particularly in Panjab.
Analyzed Christian icons in Panjab through a visual studies lens
Investigated specific instances of violence related to these icons, focusing on a church incident in 2022
Applied Lacanian psychoanalytic and decolonial frameworks to understand the significance of these icons
Highlighted the dual nature of Christian icons as both sacred symbols and monuments of oppression
Identified connections between the appropriation of Panjabi cultural idioms and religious imagery
Contributed to discussions on the intersectionality of race, class, and caste in the context of iconoclasm