Chennai Welcomed Kashink’s Feminist Mural as Part of Wall Art India

French street artist Kashink visited Chennai to create a bold new mural that brought fresh energy to the city’s public art scene. She worked on a large outdoor wall at the Alliance Française Madras as part of the latest edition of Wall Art India, an initiative that turns urban spaces into open-air galleries and showcases artists from around the world.

Kashink’s painting featured her signature style — vibrant, expressive figures with striking features — and was inspired by Shakti, the idea of feminine strength and empowerment. She said she was intrigued by the contrast between the many female deities celebrated in Indian culture and the everyday challenges women still face, and she wove that reflection into the artwork.

Her mural was part of a broader theme for the festival, which focused on women, horizons and new voices in Indian art. The project was supported by the Alliance Française network, the Embassy of France in India and the Institut Français, and aimed to spark conversation and connection through public art.

While in Chennai, Kashink worked without detailed sketches in advance, choosing instead to improvise as she painted. She said this spontaneous approach helped her interact with the space and the moment, making each piece feel alive and rooted in its surroundings.

Her visit to India was part of a series of murals she had painted across several cities, bringing her feminist, colourful style to different urban landscapes and inviting people to consider new ways of seeing public art.