ISSUE: 143 Surrounded by art and architecture as a child, Sarah Sham went on to take the family antiques business in a new direction through her interior design venture What does it take to create timeless designs? SS: In order to create timeless designs I think you have to really look at functionality versus just…
ISSUE: 143 Aditya Narula dabbled in various vocations before he realized portraiture was the best way to express the fascinating complexities of the people he encountered along the way What is your design philosophy? AN: While I’ve dabbled in a wide variety of mediums, I’m most comfortable using oil. I find it the most versatile….
ISSUE: 143 Leveraging the success of his family’s export business, Naman Jain is focusing on creating a retail presence in India How does your brand support the artisanal community in India? NJ: We employ artisans and weavers to create the rugs. By focusing on increasing our sales, we ensure continuous employment to the existing weavers…
ISSUE: 143 Long fascinated by Indian fabric, Nikita Gupta has launched an attractive line of contemporary apparel in traditional block prints What is your design philosophy? NG: I pursued an undergraduate degree in Fashion Technology from National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi. Being in a fashion school and studying amongst the top creative minds…
ISSUE: 143 Kavya Potluri’s attention to minute detail is what sets her intricate and unconventional jewelry apart What is your design philosophy? KP: I don’t look for inspiration; it comes to me. I don’t have a standardized process to create. The one thing I’m very particular about in my work is the detailing because I…
ISSUE: 143 A multi-disciplinary visual artist, Aaron Pinto, also known as Kidsquidy, has had an interesting journey that started with MTV and has him now working on everything from music videos to stage design How challenging was the transition from full-time job to being an independent artist? AP: The decision to go independent was always…
ISSUE: 143 Creating miniature worlds allows Ruchika Nambiar to continue to play childlike games of make-believe What inspires you? RN: I find myself most inspired by complexity and nuance in storytelling. Whether it’s an episode of BoJack Horseman or a graphic novel by Chris Ware or a short story like Good Old Neon by David…
ISSUE: 143 Documentary photographer Taha Ahmad believes his work has a greater purpose than merely being admired by a select audience for its esthetic value. It’s when people are able to see the underside of society and understand the prevailing social injustice that the work tries to reveal that it is truly worthwhile. How were…
ISSUE: 141 Sumangla Bishnoi hopes to extend the boundaries of traditional visual design through her unique style What was the most challenging brief you’ve worked on? SB: Wanda 3.0 came my way when Landor wanted to host a one-night experimental event that celebrates wonder. We had no brief and the world was our canvas. All…
ISSUE: 141 Porus Vimadalal’s unique perspective of fashion has been honed from behind the camera What inspires you as a photographer? PV: I use everyday inspirations and moments and add them to my work. I also derive inspiration from various quirks I witness in everyday life, people I meet, old photographs, memories, movies and stories….
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