Lists, lists, lists. The list of lists is endless. And as much as we love to pay allegiance to the format that won the attention of a digital generation even as it became a millennial punchline, its well-meaning shackles felt too tight for a truly free-wheeling look at ‘artists’ in the contemporary Indian context. So without straying too far from the intent to observe, display and share however, we decided to carve out our own little space on the internet—an online gallery if you will—to showcase the never-ending plethora of Indian artists who continue to spark fires with their work.
Pixels will be dedicated each week to individuals who are finding their own distinct voices, sometimes personal, sometimes political but always worthy of engaging with. Mediums have no place here either. Our ‘Artists Of The Week’ range from a luthier from one of Mumbai’s oldest neighbourhoods to live visual artists who combine everything from stage design to animation and 3D mapping installations to deliver staggering live experiences…And everybody in between of course.
“I want people to remember me for my ideas being way more fun than I could ever be.”
Kuhu started out as a journalism intern, but now runs her very own version of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. As co-founder of All Things, she designs the packaging, making All Things a treat for the eyes too. Besides running her own chocolate empire, the 26-year-old also continues to work on design and illustration projects that continue to blow us away.
Scroll on for excerpts from our interview with her:
I. What would you describe as your perfect day?
“One that I wouldn’t have to plan at all, but would manage to surprise me, right from the time I woke up, till I went back to bed.”
II. What is your first memory of exploring your medium of choice?
“I think that would be the finger painting incident of 1993. I ended up eating so much paint, during that process!”
III. What according to you is your best creation?
“All Things.”
IV. What are the three things you are really into, besides your art?
“Travel, Books, Plants.”
V. Something that you have always wanted to do, and really look forward to doing at some point in your career?
“Setting up my own brewery/bar.”
VI. What is one thing, that really annoys you?
“Dishonesty.”
If you want to see more (or sample some) of Kuhu’s work, you can find her on Instagram, Facebook or check her Website out.