chapter vii explores departure through the idea of the empty nest; the gradual transition from nurture and attachment to separation, absence and independence.

through biomimicry, the chapter examines the instinctive architecture of bird nests. twigs are individually sculpted in clay, cast in reclaimed metal and welded together to emulate the construction methods of birds. strips of tomato-derived bioleather are woven through these frameworks, translating the logic of avian architecture into sculptural objects for the body.

conceived as a site-specific installation in collaboration with saurabh suryan, the objects were presented within a glass enclosure in the forest, returning the forms to their source environment.

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chapter vii explores departure through the idea of the empty nest; the gradual transition from nurture and attachment to separation, absence and independence.

through biomimicry, the chapter examines the instinctive architecture of bird nests. twigs are individually sculpted in clay, cast in reclaimed metal and welded together to emulate the construction methods of birds. strips of tomato-derived bioleather are woven through these frameworks, translating the logic of avian architecture into sculptural objects for the body.

conceived as a site-specific installation in collaboration with saurabh suryan, the objects were presented within a glass enclosure in the forest, returning the forms to their source environment.