This artist is documenting Bengaluru’s mango season in the face of climate change and ecological loss
Artist Shruti Nagaraj is using digital mediums to archive the cultural and ecological significance of Bengaluru's mango varieties. The project, titled 'Maavu', addresses the threats posed by climate change and urban development to local biodiversity.
Artist Shruti Nagaraj has launched 'Maavu', a multimedia documentation project that tracks the life cycle of mangoes in Bengaluru using ASCII typographic symbols and 3D scans. By mapping the stages of growth, consumption, and eventual decay, the work creates a digital permanent record of fruit varieties that are increasingly vulnerable to environmental shifts.
The project highlights the intersection of traditional agricultural heritage and modern ecological loss. Through its technological approach, 'Maavu' serves as both a botanical archive and a commentary on how climate change is altering the seasonal rhythms of the region's most iconic fruit.
After a successful exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery in London, the artist has announced plans to bring the installation to India. The upcoming showcase aims to engage local audiences with the environmental challenges facing their regional food systems. Source: The Hindu
