LGBTQIA: Brookfield joins hands with Aravani to use artwork to create awareness about inclusivity

economictimes.indiatimes.com:

Brookfield Properties on Wednesday unveiled an art project championing inclusivity at the recently built underpass in Ecoworld, Bengaluru in collaboration with the Aravani Art Project.
The Indian public art collective, Aravani Project, brings together people from the LGBTQIA+ community to create awareness and wellbeing through art. Brookfield Properties aims to support and empower the community across its properties through such initiatives, the company said in a press statement.

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The focal point of the artwork at Ecoworld revolves around the theme of diversity and the portrayal of under-represented gender categories, asserting their rightful and equal standing in society. The concept — 'Naavu Iddhivi' in Kannada, meaning 'We Do Exist', expresses gender disparity in this art project through its 16 distinct personas.
Each persona is based on a real story and experience, portraying unique identities and challenges, fostering empathy and understanding. Local artists transformed the space into a visual spectacle, celebrating Bengaluru's gender diversity and promoting inclusivity through vibrant murals. These illustrations are a result of numerous workshops and studies carried out by the artist within her diverse community, the statement added.

Brookfield Properties India executive vice president Shantanu Chakraborty, said the impactful collaboration aligns perfectly with the company's core values to create spaces that are not only functional but also drive positive social