Ancestor # 3 2017

Salman Toor’s 2017 painting, “Ancestor #3,” features two figures against a light background, one wearing sunglasses and a green jacket, and the other bare-chested with a white cloth draped over their head. The use of loose, expressive brushstrokes and vibrant colors lends a sense of dynamism to the painting, further emphasizing the subjects' intense gazes. Toor’s work is known for its exploration of queerness and its celebration of South Asian identity, often drawing inspiration from his personal experiences and family history.