Visual Narratives in Kalki's Poetry: The Intersection of Art and Activism

A well-known poet and activist named Kalki has successfully bridged the gap between art and activism with her poems by using a distinctive blend of visual storytelling. The paper examines the visual components that Kalki uses in her poems as effective vehicles for expressing social and political ideas. It does this by delving into the rich tapestry of her works. This study examines the complex interplay between art and activism in Kalki's work, giving insight into the poetry's ability to spark social change through in-depth analyses of a few poems. The poems selected for analysis include: “She”, “Piece by Piece”, and “Don't tell that to me”.