Srishti Arora uses intricate Indian embroidery to make jewelry that immediately draws the eye How did Akihi come about? SA: I am an introvert and love to pen down my thoughts and feelings. I used to collect a lot of good words that have beautiful meanings and ‘akihi’ was one of them. Akihi’ is the state of…
Jayesh Sachdev, Creative Director of Quirk Box, presents Space Cadet 2020, a line of resort wear for the free-spirited My work explores the relationship between emotional identities in urban subcultures in a copycat society. With influences as diverse as Dali and Warhol, new characters are crafted from both simple and complex meanings. In a society…
Sri Lankan artist, Pushpakanthan Pakkiyarajah tells how deeply his work reflects his country’s troubled past. What is the primary role of an artist? PP: Artists, in my view, have a social role. They are conscience-shakers who have the capacity to open people’s eyes and make them think. I am not very fond of the kind of artists who…
Sculptor Dhruva Mistry doesn’t like the idea of a studio space. His creations are usually born on the computer in his bedroom before being brought to life elsewhere! What is the primary role of an artist? DM: As an artist, I feel well equipped to explore and express available means and materials in my environment….
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