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    India Design ID 2016: 9 art installations that wowed

    FEB 25, 2016 | By Tasneem Merchant
    FROM LEFT 6. The container by St+Art featured wall motifs and chandeliers to reflect spirit of India Design ID; 5. Looking like something out of a sci-fi movie, the installation by [rat]lab is actually an algorithmically designed surface; 3. When lit at night, the custom made chandelier by Gautam Dhawan of Exhibit-D took on a completely different appearance.
    FROM LEFT 2. Visitors enjoyed sitting on the Lutf swing by Mukul Goyal in between visiting the exhibit and talks; 5. Looking like something out of a sci-fi movie, the installation by [rat]lab is actually an algorithmically designed surface; 7. Reminiscent of dew drops on grass, Vibhor Sogani’s Vapour was made of stainless steel
    8. Sunil Sethi’s Sapno Ka Jhoola was a take on the highs and lows of one’s life.
    FROM LEFT 4. Alex Davis’ Bodhi Tree is inspired by the wholeness of the Tree of Wisdom; 1. Lekha Washington's Old Love garnered a lot of attention as people tried to figure out how an object seemingly made of iron could float mid-air.
    FROM LEFT 9. Sahil Bagga and Sarthak Sengupta displayed their Katran Collection on crates with message of upcycling and sustainability stenciled on them; 3. When lit at night, the custom made chandelier by Gautam Dhawan of Exhibit-D took on a completely different appearance; 7. Reminiscent of dew drops on grass, Vibhor Sogani’s Vapour was made of stainless steel
    8. Sunil Sethi’s Sapno Ka Jhoola was a take on the highs and lows of one’s life.
    At the recently concluded India Design ID 2016, touted as India’s definitive design week, several independent artists showcased their installations at the NSIC Grounds in Okhla, New Delhi. Take a look at our pick of the top nine.
    1. Old Love by Lekha Washington
    A play on materiality, the EDIDA 2016 Young Talent winner created a striking illusion of metal floating in the mid-air. A large helium balloon in rust hued finish gave the appearance of a floating ball of iron that was pinned down with balls and chains.
    Website: www.ajji.in
    2. Lutf by Mukul Goyal
    The title of the artwork (which is in Hindi) translates to “pleasure” or “enjoyment” in English. The interactive installation proved true to its name as it featured a metal swing where visitors could sit, relax and play will taking in the view of bustling fairgrounds.
    3. Footsteps on the Dance Floor by Gautam Dhawan of Exhibit D
    The treated copper and crystal chandelier was inspired by the dance floor of a club and integrated traditional Indian craft in its making.
    4. Bodhi Tree by Alex Davis
    The complex sculpture depicted the Tree of Wisdom in its entirety. The plain steel part depicted the branches of the tree while the earthy copper portion showed its roots.
    5. Amorphous Surfaces by [rat]lab Interiors
    The company is a part of the firm Research and Architecture in Technology started by Anchal Chaudhary and Sushant Verma. Their outdoor art installation sought to highlight the fluidity of surfaces through their algorithmically designed object.
    6. St+Art
    St+Art, a collaborative for graffiti artists from across the world, took an old shipping container and gave it a new lease of life. All the visitors had to pass through the refurbished interiors to get to the main exhibition area. We loved the black chandelier and spray painted partitions.
    7. Vapour by Vibhor Sogani
    The New Delhi based lighting designer’s Vapour drew inspiration from dew and water droplets. The entire structure was made from solid stainless steel, a medium he prefers to works with even while creating sculptural illuminators.
    8. Sapno Ka Jhoola by Sunil Sethi
    Design maverick Sunil Sethi envisioned his own version of the ferris wheel as a metaphor for the good, bad, ups and downs of life.
    9. Sahil and Sarthak
    The designer duo who specialise in incorporating handcrafted techniques in their work, displayed their colourful Katran collection as an installation. Their furniture was placed on wooden crates with “Made in India”, “Deliver ASAP – As Sustainable As Possible” and “This Side Up, Up-Cycle” stenciled across them to deliver a message of responsible and sustainable design.