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"This book is my way of looking at Bengaluru, and people can figure out how they relate to it," she told indianexpress.com
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HomeBooks and LiteratureMeet Indu Antony, the artist who has archived the 'smells of Bengaluru' in a published book
Meet Indu Antony, the artist who has archived the ‘smells of Bengaluru’ in a published book
"This book is my way of looking at Bengaluru, and people can figure out how they relate to it," she told indianexpress.com
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Mumbai | September 16, 2022 1:07:48 pm
Bengaluru has so many smells, good and bad. We’ve captured both in our book, the artist said. (Photo: Indu Antony)Indu Antony has called Bengaluru home for 21 years, and the city is a part of her today. Among the many things that make the city special for her are its many smells (good and bad), which she has now documented in her latest book — Vasane (which translates to ‘smell’ in Kannada). Through this book, the transdisciplinary artist and author aims to “start a discussion” about the city and its many facets, and also provide readers with a smell map to guide them through the city.
In an exclusive chat with indianexpress.com, Indu — who started her own self-publishing initiative called Mazhi Books in 2020, and opened a public space for women in Bengaluru called ‘Namma Katte’ this year, talks about her journey thus far, the process of creating Vasane, and much more. Edited excerpts below:
Were you always inclined towards art as a child? When did you decide to pursue this as a career?
Growing up, art was an extracurricular activity that I enjoyed. But I was motivated to follow the traditional path, which was to become an engineer or doctor. I moved to Bengaluru from Kerala where I grew up, to study medicine, but eventually decided to pursue art full time. I saw other artists and realised this could also be an option.
How would you describe your purpose behind creating art?
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