Bio:
Sandeep Johal is a Canadian visual artist whose art practice moves between intricate black and white line drawings to large-scale colourful murals which are aesthetically and conceptually inspired by her South Asian heritage. She believes in the power of art to create awareness around issues related to cultural identity, gender equality, and human rights. Her work is an expression of her social and cultural concerns, particularly gender justice. Sandeep was the 2019 recipient of Darpan Magazine’s Artistic Visionary Award and has worked on projects with the Vancouver Art Gallery, Burrard Arts Foundation, Vancouver Mural Festival and Indian Summer Festival. She has had her work featured in several print and online publications. Sandeep lives and works in Vancouver with her family.