The topic deals with the apparatus of the nation-state and self-determination as contexts for art-making. Understanding the conflict between nation-states and self-determination was the origin of this project. My reaction or responses to this conflict were expressed through a series of sculptures, which may give an artistic solution to the viewer of my sculpture.

Our country is known for its unity in diversity. The high mountain ranges, countless rivers and streams, dark forests, vast seas, large river-irrigated lands, and sandy deserts—all these have adorned India with exceptional diversity. Among the people, there are numerous races, castes, creeds, religions, and languages. As we said, India is a sovereign country with 29 states, and people living in India are the children of one mother, whom we call Mother India, but there is a lot of conflict and diplomatic interference between states and nations. Some states demand self-determination, and the nation-state is trying to control them. So when someone is trying to control someone’s freedom, conflict arises. I was particularly focused on studying the burning issue of Manipur.

Manipur is a state in India that is located in the north-eastern part of the country. which is also my birthplace, where I grew up and played around. I have been involved with such conflict zones since childhood, and the conflict still continues in Manipur. So, in this project, I am trying to understand how conflicts arise and study other conflicts in the 21st century. I tried to understand why people want to have self-determination, why people want to be against someone's freedom, and how we may control it and give a peace massage to all the people in an artistic way.