Artwork
Mixed Media
In the midst of a forest scene, where nature's essence thrives, the work unveils a dance between a couple and a line of flowers. This choreographed interaction is an attempt to act as a metaphor for the intricate dynamics of our relationships, harmoniously intertwined with the rhythms of nature As the couple moves closer, the flower blooms with vibrant hues, illustrating the profound connection between our relationships and the natural world that envelops us. Conversely, as they drift apart, the flower withers, representing the delicate balance that exists in nurturing relationships both within and outside of nature.
Like flowers, relationships require constant effort to nurture and flourish. They mirror the symbiotic relationship we share with nature, reminding us of the intricate interplay between our human connections and the world around us. As we tend to our relationships with care and devotion, we witness them blossoming and radiating. Neglect or indifference causes them to shrink and fade, as the repercussions of our disconnection from the natural world.
This work serves as a profound reflection on the harmony between humanity and nature, inviting viewers to contemplate the intricate parallels that exist between our interpersonal bonds and our relationship with the environment. Each step we take in nurturing our connections echoes the way nature responds to our actions.
As part of the "Extension of Nature" exhibit, this piece aims to provoke introspection and a renewed appreciation for the delicate balance of our relationships. It urges us to recognize that our efforts in nurturing our connections with both human beings and the natural world are essential for growth and vitality. By intertwining the concepts of a dance performance and nature, this is a call to ask the viewer to see how “close” we are, contemplate the synchronicity of our relationships with nature, recognizing that our actions have consequences, and our efforts have the potential to foster beauty and harmony within ourselves, our communities, and the world at large.
Supratim Pait is a multidisciplinary Designer and Artist. He is exploring how media interactions are shaped by social and cultural contexts in his Masters in Digital Media at Georgia Tech. He is trained in fine arts and holds a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering. After self-teaching himself design, his previous work experience involves working with IBM and Mercedes Benz as an Experience Designer. As an artist, he has led teams at university level for art projects, events, and community building. Hailing from India and growing up in a place where people find happiness in hardships, his work often explores beauty in the mundane and ordinary. He strongly believes in telling stories that are not told in a way it isn’t thought of. Pushing to use art as a medium to empower the underserved, his art plays with various canvases, mixture of mediums, heavy colorful aesthetics and is deeply rooted in trying to make people see things they would have not realized.