The Shifting Traditions

In the wake of growing interest in participatory and reflective art-making practices, The Exercise of Making Your Own Vocabulary was conceived as an interactive game aimed at fostering the creation of a personal visual lexicon. The project, rooted in interactivity and spontaneity, invites participants to explore the intricacies of image-making through an engaging zine format. Participants respond to curated prompts within a one-inch grid framework, encouraging an instinctive and vigorous approach to visual expression.

Designed as a playful yet deeply introspective activity, the exercise delves into the fundamental question of how a visual language is constructed. Participants are encouraged to embrace the impromptu nature of the task, bridging real-world observations with imaginative interpretations. This practice underscores the significance of blending the tangible with the abstract, fostering a deeper understanding of the interplay between observation, analysis, and interpretation.The zine cultivates a multifaceted visual vocabulary, enhancing the ability to articulate and communicate thoughts, emotions, and experiences through immediate motifs and symbols. The exercise becomes a space of self-discovery and confidence-building, empowering individuals to reflect on their artistic expressions and the broader implications of visual communication.

Interactions

Rv University Bangalore I 2023

Encrypted I Apre Art House Mumbai I 2023

Winter Residency I Space Studios Baroda I 2023