CONCRETE PLANTERS
BRIEF : To accentuate some traditional symbols and elements of India in the form of planters ,that generates happiness with their lush green foliage.
CLIENT : Design Clinic India
MATERIAL: Industrial cement, Marble chips for terrazzo and brass
MATERIAL: Industrial cement, Marble chips for terrazzo and brass
TECHNIQUES USED : Metal inlay, Casting and terrazzo casting
STRATEGY : The elements of any culture are the clues that tell about the beliefs, customs and morals of that culture. It was broadly defined in four most prominent elements that are — Artifacts, Visual language, Practices & Entertainment.
The designs were mainly focussed on Artefacts and Visual language
The visual language plays an important part role in a culture.When we look at images of India and its culture, its not the images we read , its the visual language. The symbols, patterns, colorsscript define the visual language of the culture.The visual language, artifacts, practices overlaps each other lotof time. It is also possible that few of Indian symbols are shared with another culture, but their mean-ings differ with the context.
The inspiration was taken from everyday authentic Indian utensils and traditional ornamental symbols to make consumers feel more connected with the art & culture of India.
THE MATKA -The earthen pot. This is believed to be the first earthen pot ever created by the potters. Commonly known as Matkas, earthen pots are a vital accessory for Indian kitchens.
THE HEXAGRAM - The Mughal architecture of India is full of these hexagrams, also called the Star of David. It's made from 2 opposite triangles which represent the masculine and feminine, earth and sky, interlocking in perfect harmony.
THE MOTHER SYMBOL - This spiritual symbol was coined by Mirra Alfassa ;the Mother of internal yoga and an occultist situated in Tamil Nadu, India.
THE CUTTING CHAI - "Cutting chai" is usually just a half portion of regular street chai (tea) served piping hot from the street-side stalls of India served in a typical tapered- elongated Indian tea glasses. Most popularly found in Mumbai, "Cutting" is the transliteration of the hindi word for "half".
