Studio Renn — Shriram Rajakumar

Hand-rammed earth blocks are enriched with select natural additives, whilst bamboo and rice gently hold and display the jewelry. The blocks will subsequently be returned to earth-transitioning to nutrient-rich soil for planting, and the rice will feed local birds. The exhibition apparatus was understood to consist of multiple objects of contrasting value and scale coexisting together. Eventually, this apparatus will merge/ dissipate into the natural, whereas the objects on display shall exist in perpetuity.

I was tasked with designing an invitation that acted a prelude to the exhibition. Soil played an important role in the narrative. Different sources of soil come with different mixture of elements that can affect the hue of the soil mixture.

Mixing soil with water and natural glue allowed us to create unique shades of paint we could use. Lime was used to adjust the tint and charcoal for the shade of soil color mix. This exploration of soil was used to create a unique invite that teased the nature of the exhibition.