PENCIL FOR CHANGE : nXt Gen. Environmental Experiential Center
GALLERY cum Experiential cum Eating Space
Envisioned as the epicenter of Indian and global art, the Art House at the pencil for change nXt Gen. Environmental Experiential Center seamlessly integrates the beauty of art into everyday narratives.
The space is also ideal for tech programs, workshops, and educational events. With a focus on community building and collaboration, the nXt Gen. Environmental Experiential Center nurtures new talent and allows India to view the world through a broader cultural lens.
This “nXt Gen” Environmental Experiential Center serves as a vibrant hub for education, cultural exchange, and community engagement, promoting both environmental consciousness and the appreciation of India’s linguistic diversity.The center aims to educate visitors about environmental issues while celebrating India’s rich linguistic heritage (6 classical languages of India) through immersive displays and engaging activities.
“Blue Poison” art installation that depicts ocean & world pollution through the lens of Lord Shiva’s mythological story conveys the powerful thretened environmental messages while drawing on rich cultural symbolism.
The installation serves as a poignant reminder of the consequences of pollution while linking to the myth of Lord Shiva. While Shiva drank poison to save the world, contemporary pollution is turning our environment toxic, particularly represented through blue plastic carry bags filled with garbage. The worst part is , no one is going to save us from this, unless we all act upon immidiately before its too late.
The installation serves as a poignant reminder of the consequences of pollution while linking to the myth of Lord Shiva. While Shiva drank poison to save the world, contemporary pollution is turning our environment toxic, particularly represented through blue plastic carry bags filled with garbage. The worst part is , no one is going to save us from this, unless we all act upon immidiately before its too late.
This art installation serving a powerful narrative about the interconnectedness of mythology, environmental awareness, and the need for collective action. By visually and emotionally engaging the audience, it inspires conversations about pollution and our responsibility to future generations.
Lord Jagannath’s Abhada handi – cooking vessel (turned Blue: Lord shiva halahal) with a white gerbera flower i.e. flourishing through a hole, along with water droplets falling from it before turning blue. This installation represents the harmony between tradition and nature, symbolising nourishment, growth, and the importance of water in both spirituality and ecology.
