Series : Coexistence
Project/ Exhibition: “Gajyatra” – Safe corridor for Elephants
Title- I want my wings back
Year- 2017 and 2018
Dimensions- 7.5 ft High x 9ft Length and 5 ft Wide
Location- Showcased at Nehru memorial Delhi and IGNCA, Delhi
Curator- Dr. Alka Pande and Ananya Rhane
Sponsor- Wildlife Trust of India
Material- Mild steel structure and scap metal
Gajyatra by WTI ( Wildlife Trust Of India) ( Environment Ministry of India)
‘I want my wings back’, Yours truly, Elephant
“How elephants lost their wings” in a Folk lore from Orissa, When Elephants were favorite flying mounts for many Gods and were happy creatures flying between Earth and Heaven, until came humans and made houses ( now skyscrapers) and rooftops for elephants not to rest. When elephants, from being beautiful creature became the animals creating turmoil for humans, so did God chopped their magnanimous wings and gave 2 wings to Peacock and Banana Plant.
The plight of Elephants with chopped off wings did not end here but continues till today and making them a threatened species.