The art of stone carvings and sculptures has been known for ages. It can be in the form of god sculptures that are being worshipped, or it can be in the form of decorative or other product-based designs. The beauty and the hard work with which these amazing artefacts are made make them immortal. And though they are manmade, we can still feel their naturalness when we look at them or touch them.

During the period of my research, I experienced the same feeling while witnessing these beautiful creations and observing this extraordinary process of making these amazing artefacts. I spent almost a month with the stone carving artists at Bhanashivare and Newasa in the state of Maharashtra.

But at the same time, I could get an insight into the other side of this art. Similar to any other natural materials and hardworking processes, it has also been replaced by newer materials and newer technologies, which have immensely affected the lives of the artisans and made this astonishing art almost disappear.

So, along with observing the beauty of these artefacts and the skills of the artisans, I also observed the current condition of the craft and community. After lots of formal and informal conversations with the artisans, I got to know their views on the craft and its current condition.

And simultaneously, I was also thinking about how designers can participate in making this art immortal again.

The project started with the introduction and study of already ongoing work in the studio, which helped me understand the work culture and the animation style of the studio.

It then led to an understanding of the tools or software that were being used in the studio. We were given some basic exercises in order to get our hands on the software, mainly Toon Boom Harmony.

During the 1st phase (the first 15 days) of our internship period, we studied and tried the basic tools at each stage, and in the 2nd phase, we worked on some of the shots in the live projects. After basic training by the project leads, we were exposed to the animation process that they follow. Some tasks at each of the stages in the animation process were assigned to us in order to understand each stage clearly.

We also got to know about the management and business processes followed by the studio through regular meetings with the leads.

"There is no power on earth like unconditional love." - Warren Buffett

In our day-to-day lives, we interact with lots of people around us, differently with each person. Sometimes they are the ones we care for, our loved ones, and sometimes they are just the people around. Many times, we just forget that these people are also the loved ones of someone else. Can there be the same kind of interaction between us and these other people too? Can there be the same feelings of love for everyone, even though he or she might not be "beneficial" for us in the future?

My film is about loving unconditionally and spreading unconditional love in this busy world. Even if anyone is behaving negatively towards you, your positive response to such behaviour can change that person. It may take time, but the change will happen.

This magnificent planet is filled with opportunities to experience love, respect, and joy. When we, as individuals, realise our potential to love unconditionally, we transform ourselves and the planet at the same time. The choice is ours to create a world of joy and happiness, love, and goodwill!

"There is no power on earth like unconditional love." - Warren Buffett

In our day-to-day lives, we interact with lots of people around us, differently with each person. Sometimes they are the ones we care for, our loved ones, and sometimes they are just the people around. Many times, we just forget that these people are also the loved ones of someone else. Can there be the same kind of interaction between us and these other people too? Can there be the same feelings of love for everyone, even though he or she might not be "beneficial" for us in the future?

My film is about loving unconditionally and spreading unconditional love in this busy world. Even if anyone is behaving negatively towards you, your positive response to such behaviour can change that person. It may take time, but the change will happen.

This magnificent planet is filled with opportunities to experience love, respect, and joy. When we, as individuals, realise our potential to love unconditionally, we transform ourselves and the planet at the same time. The choice is ours to create a world of joy and happiness, love, and goodwill!