Ankita performs under the moniker S P R N G V L V T.
Ankita (she/they) is an interdisciplinary artist and musician. Using field recordings, voice and personal objects, Mishra communicates through multi-media performances, inviting the audience to redefine ancient tropes through myths and lived experiences.
Guided by potent memories and cultural rediscovery, Mishra explores tactile mediums such as clothing, paint, photography and installation along with poetry and performance as modes of storytelling. Ankita addresses their own queer Indian-American identity while criticizing the growing mandatory performance of identity based work itself.
Ankita is a strong supporter of the anti-caste movement within South Asian diaspora and proudly strives to combat racism, casteism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, trans exclusion, ageism, elitism and xenophobia through their work in non-profits. Their debut album, When The Beauty of the World Fixes Nothing, is out now.
