04/04/2026
Installation made for .bangalore with the theme ‘Design for the times’ focusing on sustainability for Natcon in Jan 2025 with the lovely .Posting very late :)
The Wilding
Hand crafted entirely from mild steel scrap, from laser cut offs of drain gratings and mosquito mesh are the brutalist-inspired circular columns, creating an imposing presence of apartment blocks and metro lines. Yet, amidst this, a gentle glow sparks from within, casting a warm light on the surrounding steel landscape. This beacon of hope suggests that even in the darkest, most industrialized corners of our cities, there lies a possibility for renewal, for growth, and for the harmonious coexistence of nature and human ingenuity. Delicate metal mesh flowers, floral elements and birds appear to sprout from the columns, circling and swirling around them in a celebration of life, showing the inevitable triumph of nature over the urban jungle, inviting the viewer to contemplate the interconnectedness of our built and natural environments