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Gauri Khan, Designation – Interior design Maestro and Indian film producer
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Q. How do you approach an installation project as compared to a regular architecture project?

I like to create designs that aren’t something one may have seen before while browsing social media for example. It has to be unique. Any project I undertake is a work of art and I am constantly inspired by things around me. It could be an inspiration from a monument, a historical structure, culture. I have for example been greatly inspired by India’s iconic temples. For example, the Sun Temple in Konkark has had a particular influence on my work.

Q. Could you highlight some festive decors that you have recently worked on? What was the idea behind the design?

I recently worked on designing the “Celestial Glory” installation at Lucknow’s Phoenix Palassio Paying that pays a humble homage to the grandeur that once underscored the City of Nawabs. The thought behind the installation for me, was to connect to the heritage and culture of the city. The installation complements the beautiful architecture of the city of Nawabs and is glad Phoenix Palassio will be hosting it this Diwali. When I think of this festival, I think of the little sparkles in the sky, and how those sparkles light up our lives. That sparkle and grandeur of Diwali is what I have captured with this installation. The installation will be placed wherein the structure would invite visitors to the mall and give them a true regal experience, in line with Lucknow’s heritage and charm.

Q. Can you describe the work or art?

The installation comprises of two graceful elephant structures, over 25 feet in height. The display is made of metal and encrusted with one lakh crystals that ornament their bejeweled hides, encircle their necks with garlands and adorn their anklets. It’s a sight worth seeing! The mall is truly mesmerizing with its regal architecture and design and the new installation would only add to the luxurious appeal of the mall. The structure stands on broad circular base of painted plywood, with an elegant lotus sculpture at its fore and tall, stacked. The fluidly designed lamps on either end facing each other at a diagonal slant, with the heads held aloft in anticipation of the coming festivities, and their outstretched trunks holding bud-shaped lamps to light up the sky, is sure to be an inspiration on its own.

Q. You have travelled around the world. What are your favourite installations?

Like I said, I get influenced by history, culture a lot. Difficult to choose a favourite. My design philosophy is to strike a balance between my personality and my art. Things that I do should reflect a style that is unique. I am hence attracted to things that are elegant and imaginative

Q. Who are your favourite artists?

Well it’s difficult to name one. Each Artist is unique in their own art form. Subhash Awchat, Subodh Gupta are amazing at their work to name a few from Indian Artists.

Q. Did you, like a lot of us, go on a home improvement project in the lockdown?

Well I actually worked on my coffee table book, ‘My Life in Design’, this lockdown! The lockdown has given a lot of us time to pause, step back and spend our energies creatively. Since I had a little more time on my hands than usual, I decided to devote it all towards this book.  The lockdown doesn’t really require you to be anywhere at any particular time and work on deadlines. But as a person, I am always creatively motivated to work on something. This book, in a way, has helped me through the dull phases of the lockdown.

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