Rose Antony

About

“Growing up in Kerala, Rose felt excluded from the Hindu Malayali culture due to her Syrian-Catholic background.

“Inspired by oral mythology and visual mediums, she explored the rich, complex history of Indian women, discovering pre-colonial Kerala’s matriarchal society where women enjoyed equal, and sometimes greater, freedom than men.

“This revelation challenged her identity as a woman in society, reshaping her views on culture and tradition – as a visual artist from Kerala, Rose’s practice is deeply rooted in culture and her lived experiences.

“Inspired by the idea that ‘liberation begins in the imagination,’ she uses drawing as a form of self-liberation and imagination.

“Her work captures intimate self-portraiture by drawing people from real life, creating a personal visual archive – despite no formal training, Rose aspires to integrate traditional crafts into her evolving studio practice, preserving these arts against the tide of capitalism.” – Dezeen

Rose Antony is an illustrator and designer from Kochi, India. She co-founded Studio Raw Kochi, along with her sister Maryann, in 2020 and has since worked with over 30 clients to define their visual identity.

Her work has been featured in the National Newspaper – New Indian Express, Homegrown creators and Dezeen.

She draws inspiration from both personal experiences and archival research to redefine visual narratives, exploring themes of culture, identity, and gender.