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Modern society often chooses the comfort of convenient lies over uncomfortable truths, embracing readymade indoctrination disguised as "fact." Everyday language hints at this manipulation, often unnoticed—television becomes "Tell a Vision," where "TV programs" quite literally program us, and "TV channels" act as conduits for delivering propaganda.

In Tell a Vision, Ketna Patel creates a surreal, Orwellian landscape that explores colonialism, media control, and surveillance. At its center stands a figure symbolizing the British East India Company, its head replaced by a black-and-white television screen—a stark symbol of how mass media dehumanizes and dominates. The monochrome screen contrasts sharply with vibrant indigenous figures and lush greenery, emphasizing India's resilience and enduring cultural heritage despite imperial exploitation. Above, an eagle with a CCTV camera for a head serves as a chilling emblem of constant surveillance and the erosion of personal privacy.

Through these juxtapositions, Patel critiques the forces—media, technology, colonialism—that threaten individuality and cultural identity, urging viewers to recognize the subtle yet powerful ways propaganda infiltrates our lives. Tell a Vision challenges us to seek autonomy, question conformity, and preserve the authenticity of our inner narratives against society’s controlling forces.

Each Fine Art Print is titled, numbered and signed in Ketna’s handwriting.

Depending on each composition’s ‘personality’, colour spectrum and destined geographical location, the Artwork is printed either as a C-Type print on Fuji gloss paper or as a Giclee print on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag paper. (For humid countries e.g Singapore, C-type Fuji paper is advised as it is does not let moisture and mould through)

All Prints are made at the most accredited and reputable Printing studios in London, Singapore or New Delhi, using the best quality fine art archival paper available.

The studio meticulously keeps account of each numbered print, including when and who it was sold to, so there is no chance of duplication.

Each Fine Art Paper Print comes in an edition of 50, so for the three sizes, the total prints ever made will be 150.

Each Metal Print comes in an edition of 25, so for the three sizes, the total prints ever made will be 75.  

Each Acrylic Print comes in an edition of 10, so for the three sizes, the total prints ever made will be 30.

For each composition, there are up to 5 Artists Proofs for colour and production quality checks. The total edition for each artwork is therefore 260.

Each Print is made to order. Please allow 10 working days for delivery.