suraj is a raw expression of resilience and history through movement — a series of paintings that capture the everyday women dancing beneath a radiant sun.

The women in these pieces move with grace and abandon. Draped in everyday clothing and surrounded by warmth, they dance not only for art but for freedom — for the right to take up space, to feel the sun on their skin, and to move without apology.

The sun in these works is both witness and participant — a symbol of visibility, clarity, and rebirth. It illuminates the women's strength and their softness, reminding us that tradition can be both grounding and liberating.

At its core, this series is an ode to heritage reclaimed, to joy as resistance, and to the luminous spirit of women who continue to move boldly — under the sun and into their own light.

This painting is part of an ongoing series. In this piece, Baig depicts a gesture of protection and yearning. Her body leans forward, reaching toward the warmth that nourishes while embodies contradiction of retreat. This piece captures the nuanced yet simple dance between self-preservation and the human need for connection, light, and life.