A new public art initiative in Mumbai aims to raise awareness about the broader environmental consequences of modern life, from pollution to wildlife habitat destruction. This art project by Vantara features three wildlife-inspired sculptures displayed across key locations in Mumbai, each portraying the challenges animals face due to human activity.
Updated On: 2024-10-04 05:22 PM IST
Compiled by : Raaina Jain
These sculptures, made from wire mesh and locally sourced materials, are not just artistic expressions but a call for reflection. Each piece depicts wildlife interacting with human waste, a subtle yet poignant reminder of how our daily habits—from plastic use to urban expansion—impact ecosystems.
Where: Carter Road, Shivaji Park and Juhu Beach
When: October 4-6
One of the installations depicts an Asiatic Black Bear with its head caught in a discarded plastic container, representing how animals unwittingly become victims of human waste.
Another sculpture portrays two Flamingos entangled in plastic, symbolising the disruption to bird habitats caused by pollution.
Then the focus shifts to marine life, with a simple yet evocative sculpture of Turtles trapped in nets and surrounded by waste, a representation of the challenges sea animals face.
The sculptures invite Mumbai residents to pause and reflect this World Animal Day, in a bid to encourage individuals to reconsider their environmental footprint and make small changes that contribute to a sustainable future. “By acknowledging the impact of our actions, we can collectively work toward a world where wildlife and people coexist in harmony,” said Vantara’s spokesperson.
