Shade of Two Suns
Public Art
Crossrail Place, Canary Wharf
Commission by Canary Wharf London
July - August 2025
The mural draws from the vibrant colours and intricate details I’ve encountered in Indian architecture, temples, textiles, clothing, decorative arts, motifs, and traditional paintings. The regions that have left a deep impression on my practice, Gujarat, Kerala, Rajasthan, Ladakh, Delhi, and Maharashtra, each carry their own unique aesthetic and cultural richness, which I’ve translated into visual form.
The flags are inspired by Buddhist prayer flags, traditionally connected to peace, nature, and meditative intention. Created as a spiritual gesture, they carry the energy of reflection and quiet connection.
Together, the mural and flags speak to a duality: the meeting of two homelands, India and the UK. They represent the layered identity I carry, and the sense of belonging I continue to shape, one rooted in both heritage and personal discovery.