Debashish Paul
Nadia WB, India
Debashish Paul (b.1994) is a multidisciplinary artist exploring queer identity in a
heteronormative society. An MFA graduate from BHU, his work has featured at TEA Tenerife, Kochi-Muziris Biennale, and Art Dubai. Recipient of the Inlaks Fine Art Award, Paul lives in Varanasi and Nadia.
Instagram: @debashish.paul.790
Thousand Years of Dreams
A Thousand Years of Dreaming explores my queer journey, blending identity, love, and spirituality. Set on the sacred Ganga in Varanasi, it features a symbolic queer marriage with my lover, reclaiming space in a heteronormative society. Sculptural costumes—two bridal and one
male societal body—symbolize resilience, transformation, and imposed roles. Through “second skin,” masking, and shedding, the performance honors queer dreams of love and acceptance, envisioning a future where they bloom freely.