Aditi Aggarwal

This series was born out of my experience living alone in a new environment during a residency in Hyderabad. The work reflects a realization that the ordinary objects we interact with daily deserve more attention and care, as they contribute significantly to our sense of "humanness."

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This artistic exercise heightened my sensitivity and awareness, allowing me to see beyond the surface and appreciate the intrinsic "values" of these objects rather than their "price". Each drawing captures the essence of familiar objects in an unfamiliar place, transforming the mundane into subjects of contemplation and reverence. The use of ink and acrylic on gateway and transparency sheets allowed for a fluid exploration of form and texture, emphasizing the delicate interplay between the objects and their new context. This project underscores the importance of mindfulness and the profound impact that everyday items can have on our emotional and psychological well-being. By focusing on these objects, I aimed to create a visual narrative that celebrates their overlooked significance and the subtle ways they shape our daily experiences.

The series of 57 drawings not only documents my journey of adaptation and discovery in Hyderabad but also serves as a testament to the universal human experience of finding meaning and connection in the simplest of things.