My final year thesis project is a conceptual animation that explores the layered cultural and societal narratives tied to a woman's virginity. Through symbolic storytelling and visual metaphor, it seeks to question, reflect, and open dialogue around this often unspoken subject.

I handled every aspect of this project, from conducting in-depth research and developing the concept to illustrating and animating the final piece.

Overview: "Virginity and Its Connotations" is a short animated thesis project I made as part of my Bachelor of Computer Arts degree. The project explores the deep-rooted stigmas surrounding female virginity in South Asian societies.

Objective: To challenge societal misconceptions about virginity, highlight the psychological impact on women, and promote awareness through symbolic visual storytelling.

Methodology: I conducted qualitative research including literature reviews, interviews, and focus group discussions. The findings informed the development of a metaphorical animation where a butterfly symbolizes a woman’s worth beyond the condition of her hymen.

Execution: Using 2D animation, the film narrates the emotional journey of a bride paralleled with the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly, subtly deconstructing harmful virginity myths in a visually delicate yet impactful way.

Impact: The project served as a conversation starter in taboo-bound contexts and was an artistic attempt to advocate for gender sensitivity, bodily autonomy, and dismantling patriarchal norms.

Wow Festival Pakistan 2021, organised by Wow Foundation & British Council

A short talk on what inspired a young girl to initiate some hard conversations. The talk touches upon how the news portrays events, how society in segregated spaces talks about them, and the surprises we uncover when we make the effort to have the difficult discussions around the importance of virginity and its connotations.