Art is a diverse range of human activities that involve creating visual, auditory, or performing artworks that express the author’s imaginative or technical skill and are intended to be appreciated for their beauty or emotional power. There are lots of mediums to express one’s artistry. Murals are a form of art that has been in common use since the late 19th century. Understanding narrative mural art is essential for an artist and visual designer.

For my design research seminar, I had chosen to study the narrative mural and art installation. I had the opportunity to work on and study the murals made for the ongoing Dandi project in Hyderabad. I thought it would be a great experience for me to go back to the place where the murals are being made. For the art installation, I went to Kochi for the Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2016. It is an international exhibition of contemporary art held in Kochi, Kerala. Through this study, an in-depth sense of traditional and contemporary art could be developed.