There are a few things many of us haven’t checked off our bucket lists before the end of the year. Some will also extend to 2025. However, you might just want to add one more item to this list – visit Ann show – Exhibitions of artists and designers from all over the country. Why? Because it actually incorporates the adage – one man’s trash is another man’s treasure – using discarded objects, construction debris, metal scraps, agricultural by-products and more to create meaningful, functional and sustainable art.
how it all started
The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us some lessons Jesh Krishnamurtichief artist and founder of Advanced Nature, a “Waste Mining Value Chain practice’. “It was heartbreaking to see what migrant workers were going through. It made me think about how to create more opportunities for rural communities while addressing the environmental impact of our consumption habits. “The climate crisis we are seeing today, the challenges of waste management And everything our planet is going through has happened over many years,” he said. This idea led to the beginning of this project, and five years later, the results are there for all to see.
The idea is to incorporate waste into our lives in a non-toxic and thoughtful way. We celebrate imperfections and the stories that materials carry, challenging notions of perfection that dominate design
Jesh Krishnamurthy, Lead Artist
Artworks on display at the city exhibition (Image: Shashank Sane)
material oriented
The exhibition focuses on creating visually striking art and reimagining waste as a resource. A monumental sculpture made from construction debris sits next to furniture made from agricultural residues such as coconut shells, engaging visitors in a larger conversation about sustainability. “Our designs are original, free-flowing and unreplicable,” explains Jesh, adding, “We don’t follow traditional craft practices. Instead, we let the materials guide us, creating something that feels unique and honest something.
Time: As of December 29
Where: Mona Lisa Kalagramkeligan park
An artwork from the Ann Showcase exhibition (Image: Shashank Sane)
