'Nazar' is a visual essay that explores some dimensions of female sexuality and female bodies. It invites viewers and audience to think about how female sexuality and bodies are expressed, regulated and threatened, with a focus on the Indian context. The visual essay is meant to (pro)evoke dialogue about a much discussed subject, albeit by employing methods of reflexive design practice and auto-ethnography. 

The book is supported by a visual summary and report document (displayed below) that discuss my study on beauty and body image, gender in media and public space and the power dynamics influencing female sexuality. I have also touched upon my role as an author, editor, storyteller and provocateur in the design process. While the topic of female sexuality is well-debated within academia, I hope that my engagement with it via a visual and reflexive design perspective could open up lateral ways of exploring the issue, i.e. one that recasts the connections between social sciences, visual culture and graphic design.