“The Macro theme Bachpan draws from a collective yearning for simpler times, rooted in the pre-digital, analogue era of Indian childhoods. This nostalgic trend takes refuge in tactile memories of grandma’s home, where mismatched bedsheets, crochet doilies, the soft hum of a ceiling fan are recreated as familiar concepts to offer a sanctuary of comforting imperfection. Inspired by the Japanese concept of Bokeh—the soft, blurred focus that brings attention to emotion and stillness—this theme emerges from a growing cultural emphasis on mental wellbeing and sensorial healing. The Macrotheme Banjaran draws from Middle Eastern nomadic tribes, reinterpreting traditional textiles and artforms through digitized abstraction and monochromatic kitsch.”
