Post Graduate Showcase Installation
Re-Thinking Our Roots highlights the growing disconnect between humans and their cultural, traditional, and value-based origins in an era dominated by artificial intelligence and rapid technological advancements. The project seeks to encourage viewers to pause and reflect on the wisdom of our ancestors, exploring how their teachings can guide us in navigating an uncertain future. By reconnecting with our traditions and cultural heritage, we can find grounding and stability amidst the ever-changing landscape of modernity.
Museum Concept Proposition Book
The Museum Concept Proposition Book serves as an initial proposal to present a conceptual framework for a prospective living museum on Ayurveda. This book outlines the museum’s aim and includes foundational research that shapes the narrative. It details the curation and design approach, incorporating conceptual zone designs enhanced by AI-generated reference images to visually convey the museum’s vision. This proposal acts as the first step in engaging the intended client and bringing the concept to life.
Process Flip Book of Palm Leaf Manuscript
This book serves as a visual record of the manuscript’s creation—a flipbook that captures each step of its journey. The process of handcrafting this palm leaf manuscript brought a sense of calm and grounding, echoing the Ayurvedic principle that we are inherently connected to nature. Working with these natural materials reminded me of the deep harmony we share with the world around us, a harmony that is often lost in our modern routines.
Palm Leaf Manuscript
This unique manuscript, hand-etched onto real palm leaves, takes us back to the wisdom of our ancestors as prescribed in Ayurveda’s Dinacharya—the daily regimen designed to harmonize our bodies with the cycles of nature. Each page in this manuscript is a testament to both the enduring wisdom of Ayurveda and the deep craftsmanship that brings it to life. Here, the verses in Sanskrit stand as a reminder of our linguistic heritage, while the English translations invite a modern audience to explore the practical applications of these ancient practices.