Title: Farmers of the Sea
Location: Marina Beach, Chennai, India
Artist: Kiran Maharjan aka H11235 (Nepal)
For: St+art India
Supported by: Asian Paints, Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board
Year: 2023
Photo Credits: Sohil Belim, Aloysious, SKYRAWDRONES & Rathna
“Nepali artist H11235’s diptych mural, “Farmers of the Sea”, weaves a narrative of the fisherfolk community in harmony with the vast ocean. The mural captures the essence of their interdependent relationship with the sea, symbolizing the equal stake of both men and women in the thriving fishing economy.
H11235’s mirrors two primary elements, creating a mesmerizing symmetry that beautifully portrays the integral roles played by both genders within the community. The fisherfolk’s lives are intricately intertwined with the ebb and flow of the sea, where they sow their efforts and reap their livelihood.
As the story unfolds, H11235 adds depth to the mural by introducing the sea, land, and winds in the background—vital elements intricately connected to the fisherfolk’s existence. The waves rise higher and higher, poignantly hinting at the rising sea levels, a stark reminder of the impending impact on the delicate marine ecosystem and the lives dependent on it.”
St+art India
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