Aphorism – Threads That Imagine Tapestry by Advanced Nature is a portrayal of artistic revelation that delves into the chemistry of waste at a molecular level. It contains the observations we make daily or experience ourselves, coming to life as dynamic and artistic inventions. The collection is an amalgamation of nature, craftsmanship, and community. The gallery’s senior artist, Jesh Krishnamurthy, envisioned Advanced Nature to spearhead a shift toward sustainability in the industrial landscape. Aphorism is an extension of this promising purpose. At ID Mumbai 2024, this exhibition was given its own space in the ID Special Project pavilion. Supported by Greenlam Industries, this segment infused artistic innovation into the design show, bridging the gap between the design and art world and inducing conversations about how sustainable art can result in practical, feasible, and functional product design. Every member involved in the process plays a crucial role in underlining the value of traditional craftsmanship integrating with modern artistic forms. 

Advanced Nature’s mission to transform eradicated and seemingly unusable waste into a resource, a piece of art and a glimpse into the future of recycling makes this process awe-inspiring. The spirit of this collection exudes these regenerative themes while valuing craftsmanship and community as much as sustainability. The concept ties in with Jesh Krishnamurthy’s values of Advanced Nature to build an immovable foundation of eco-conscious practices while celebrating the human bond with nature.

Chitter Chatter on the Wall

Vibrant use of cellulose waste, textile waste, wood waste, agricultural byproducts, brass, and farmed wood.

The eclectic piece Chitter Chatter on the Wall represents this ideology directly by showing us chaotic voices with individual stories that harmonise into a collective musical stream to show us the beauty of our shared experiences. These values reflected in the pieces also tie in with Advanced Nature’s work outside the display, where manufacturing is community-based, conscientious, and nurturing. 

Whispers in the Breeze

Structure crafted with metal, textile waste, wood waste, agricultural by-products, and geopolymer concrete.

An alien-like structure suspended midair, gaging the silent voices in the universe that seemingly play an invisible role in our lives. These whispers are unknown to us but have an enormous impact on our lives, to which we are often oblivious. The piece represents understanding the universe and its dependence on every minuscule action, sound, and emotion that unravels life’s direction.

The Quiet Ones Watching

Structure crafted with metal, textile waste, wood waste, agricultural by-products, and geopolymer concrete

This piece holds a mirror to the viewer, revealing the inner observer that is constantly present within us—the part of us designed to learn, capture, perceive, and hold witness to the subtleties and experiences that shape us. The piece encapsulates this at every scale, whether the viewer’s inner observer or the spiritual anchor holding space to witness our existence’s history.

Dream Stacks

The structure uses metal, fabric, textile waste, wood waste, agricultural by-products, and geopolymer concrete.

This astounding piece stacks our ambitions, dreams, and the fire in our souls to find purpose. The towering caged structures depict the unlimited possibilities of creativity, imagination, and expectations restrained by reality. The cage symbolises the obstacles that come between us and our aspirations. 

Buddhas on a Rock

The idols of Buddhas are made with metal, geopolymer concrete, and construction waste.

This scene of serenity displays the spiritual themes of the collection. It is a testament to tranquillity and peace amidst the world’s turbulent chaos. The buddhas placed on a rock give us a glimpse of hope and calm while everything seems to drift into pandemonium.

Pebbles United by Threads Unseen

This panel is crafted from cellulose waste, textile waste, wood waste, agricultural byproducts, brass, jute, and farmed wood.

The pebbles on the panel connect with invisible threads. They define their existence, treading individual paths while sharing the same experiences in the universe. Each stone transforms into a pebble with years of grinding and depleting to take its intrinsic final form over time. 

Birds in Little Worlds

This piece is crafted with paper, metal, textile waste, wood waste, and agricultural byproducts.

Birds were intentionally selected as the medium in this piece because they are inherently protective of their lives, offspring, and environment. They create a universe that becomes their duty to nurture, and the globes represent this cautiously cherished world. In this piece, the birds signify the importance of a protective sanctuary for nourishment and growth. They show us the fragility and resilience in building their world. 

Light Play on the Wall

A structure crafted with brass, steel, Geopolymer Concrete, textile waste, wood waste, and agricultural by-products.

The lamps crafted for this interpretation playfully interact with shadow and perspective. They showcase an ever-changing display that casts varying lights over the wall. Each lamp provides an individual story while cohesively contributing to a larger picture.

Basket of Blossoms

Basket of blossoms made with bamboo, fabric, jute, metal, and geopolymer concrete.

Bamboo and flowers are frozen in time to allure viewers to appreciate the fast-paced, fleeting moments we all find beautiful. The piece is an inventive display that forces us to appreciate minute details we often miss.

Timeless threads

Crafted with hessian cloth veneer, cellulose waste, textile waste, wood waste, agricultural byproducts, and farmed wood.

Woven together through careful consideration with each thread, the piece displays the visuals of a generational and historical story. It combines traditional practices with modern elements and breaks the boundaries of orthodox design. The piece inspires hope for revolutionising design and portrays the intricacy of Indian craftsmanship. Modern elements come together to give us a harmonious display of what the future holds in the artistic landscape.

Garden of Spheres

This piece uses jute, metal, and geopolymer concrete.

The musical elements used in this soundless display become evident as we explore the collection further. This piece spherically represents the rhythm of the Earth’s natural process, illuminating the cycles we experience. The spheres each represent growth, decay, and renewal.

Earthbound Seats

Crafted with geopolymer concrete, wood, and metal

These seats erupting from the ground display the intrinsic connection between the Earth and human nature. They invite us to reflect and rest by discovering the serenity in our lives and delving into our roots. This piece evokes a sense of belonging and peace and deepens our bond with the soil and sea. 

Tales from the Shelf

Made with cardboard waste, cellulose waste, textile waste, wood waste, and agricultural by-products.

This recycled bookshelf resembles village mud shelves, where books gather together and become dusty as time passes. The books tell tales collected on a shelf to represent the experiences we store in our memory and the past that never gets uncovered. 

Tapestry of Pebbles

Tapestry of pebbles made with jute, cellulose waste, textile waste, wood waste, and agricultural byproducts.

This piece uses pebbles to envision a path symbolising our journey. Each step represents valuable lessons, realisations, and contemplation. This complex tapestry conveys the choices we are given throughout our existence and how they shape our paths.

Lights that Speak

This piece is made with wood, metal, geopolymer concrete, cellulose waste, textile waste, wood waste, and agricultural by-products.

This piece collaborates within itself, bringing the separate lights together to display an individual and collective story. The lights alter the mood, emotion, and expression of every person in the space. The subtle changes communicate through intangible sources, elevating the experience.

Born Anew

The structure is crafted with jute, cellulose waste, textile waste, wood waste, agricultural byproducts, and geopolymer concrete.

This shell opens to reveal the transformation into rebirth. The structure encompasses a nurturing spirit that encourages growth, change, and renewal. It reminds the viewers that change is achievable and that new beginnings are integrally part of the journey.

Ganesha’s Joyful Gaze

Idols of Ganesha crafted with Jute, paper, cellulose waste, textile waste, wood waste, and agricultural by-products.

This collection of Lord Ganesha idols, brimmed with vibrance and joy, depicts a story of the alliance between divinity and whimsy. The idols are crafted with recycled materials to celebrate creativity and innovation that arise through unconventional arenas. This piece represents the spirit of new beginnings, wisdom, and joy. It honours tradition and invention by enhancing the feeling of festivity.

APHORISM enveloped the ambition to incite a shift in the design industry toward sustainability and ethical manufacturing. The pieces in this collection depicted individual meanings, symbolising a sole purpose, expression, or experience, but encompassed an array of human experiences in the universe. The collection connected each piece to the other by integrating the conscious and unconscious patterns that impact our journey on Earth. Themes of nature, consciousness, tranquillity, and spirituality all represent the forces that bind us. 

ID Mumbai 2024 was held from 27-29 September 2024, at Jio World Garden, BKC.