During the Covid-19 pandemic, the world came to a standstill and we were locked in our homes. Like most people, this gave me time and space to reflect on my surroundings. Being isolated from the fast paced life outside, I began to observe better and appreciate life in my immediate environment. I was grateful to be in a beautiful home surrounded by nature, with cats, dogs and squirrels running around, which made me draw inspiration from their forms and movements.

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However, when it came to sourcing material, it was a bit tricky due to their limited availability. Nevertheless, I found an abundance of newspapers. When I ran out of glue, I managed to make some from maida (refined wheat flour). My existing fascination with using newspapers as a medium of expression and with the help of my house staff, resulted in a series of sculptures made entirely of old newspapers.