Patel has also worked on The Simpsons for Fox and with legendary cartoonist John K., creator of Ren and Stimpy. His numerous film credits include Monsters Inc., A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2, Ratatouille, The Incredibles, and Toy Story 3. Vaishnavi Patel is an attorney focusing on constitutional law and civil rights and the author of the New York Times bestselling novel Kaikeyi. BIO: In addition to Ramayana, Sanjay Patel is the author of The Little Book of Hindu Deities and is an animator and storyboard artist for Pixar Animation Studios. Read an interview with Sanjay HERE Ramayana: Divine Loophole is available now for purchase online or in-store. Patel will be attendance on opening night to mingle with fans, answer questions, and sign his amazing book Ramayana. Original work for Ramayana will be exhibited, in addition to prints, in our upstairs Atrium gallery. Her short stories can be found in The Dark and 87 Bedford's Historical Fantasy Anthology along with a forthcoming story in Helios Quarterly. She likes to write at the intersection of Indian myth, feminism, and anti-colonialism. A book nearly 4 years in the making, this insightful and inspiring event is a treat for all ages. Vaishnavi Patel is a law student focusing on constitutional law and civil rights. For the first time ever, original drawings and sketches created toward the completion of Ramayana will be exhibited. The story is what has been handed down through generations. We are excited to welcome animator, artist, and author Sanjay Patel for his first solo exhibition at Nucleus. His second book Divine Loophole is a straight retelling of the Ramayana.
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