This installation is just next to a cathedral, which I
frequent and the island is a significant one for people coming into the suburb.
I am sure commuters would like this refreshing visual sight, which indeed will
add color and positivity to its surroundings. With the thought and vision to
beautifying our city Mumbai, I hope to make a difference with my artwork or any
other way I can.
Concept Note:
“Color in certain places has the great value of making
the outlines and structural planes seem more energetic.”- Antoni Gaudi
As a mural artist I have always loved mosaic, being one
of the first mediums I ever worked with. My inspiration to create this
installation came to me during my visit to Barcelona where I was mesmerized by
Gaudi’s creation and use of mosaic in his architectural structures. While
creating the tree in Fiber I wanted to use mosaic on the facade with abstract
design symmetry. Mosaic as a medium is one of my favorites as it has colors
that are vibrant and an artist can experiment with other materials like shells,
glass, tiles etc. while working with it.
Bright colors are what I like to work with while doing
mosaic, the reason mentioned in one of Gaudi’s quote that’s mentioned above.
Outlines of the sculpture are far more defined this way, giving it depth and
character.
