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| Hand Mudras - by Ayush Kasliwal |
Hand Mudras - by Ayush Kasliwal
Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) - T3 Terminal
New Delhi, India
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| Hand Mudras - by Ayush Kasliwal HAND MUDRAS These Mudras (hand gestures) are an integral part of Indian classical dance forms, yoga and visual arts. The idea of hands was of Incubis Consultants (Indian industrial design firm) and Landor Associates (United States based company). The artwork was made by Jaipur based artist Ayush Kasliwal. There are 9 mudras - Abhaya, Varada, Akash, Mayur, Chatura, Tripataka, Prana, Trishul and Pranayama. These 9 mudras have been repeated to create a total of 24 installations. Each mudra has their own significance, or, can be combined to create different meanings. The Mudra sculptures are made of steel skeleton, clay, resin and plaster of Paris molds. Each Mudra sculpture is approx. 2.75 meters high and weights 150 kgs. They are mounted on a row 3 meters above the ground on 240 meter wall called the Canyon Wall. An abstract flower in a center of the palms in the sculpture rrepresents energy flow. A total of 675 concave and convex discs flanking the mudras on the wall are made of copper plated aluminum. The designer deliberately used female hand shape to achieve a more graceful look. The Mudra installation is part of the airports broader theme of showcasing Indian art and culture. |
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| Hand Mudras - by Ayush Kasliwal |
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