Upping the Aunty is a mixed media portrait project by artist Meera Sethi that celebrates the South Asian “aunty”. Meera flips the script on street style, by focusing her lens on aunties with swag.



Upping the Aunty aims to challenge our understanding of fashion, how it is defined and created. It also aims to celebrate and honour our aunties, their personal style and unique role in our lives.



If you have an aunty whose style you love, submit a new or vintage photo (with permission of your aunty and the photographer) to auntyji@meerasethi.com. Your contribution may inspire new artwork.



A special thank you to the Ontario Arts Council and the Canada Council for supporting this project.