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Jaisalmer Gyaan Centre x St+Art India
In this mural, artist Svabhu Kohli designs the desert night sky for the students of Grade 6 at the Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls’ School in Jaisalmer, India. The artwork blends the sky and Earth, featuring a coming together of plants, animals, insects, and an array of colours—from blues to pinks, from golds to silvers—making the night time come to life, inviting a fascination toward what lights up the dark skies.
Centered within the mural, constellations serve as an open invitation for students to explore and unravel the mysteries of starry formations. Alongside the moon cycle and desert constellations, a third circle depicting the solar system orbits, aiding students in understanding the sky's movement.
Amidst this celestial display, moths and creatures bask under the moonlight, symbolising the nocturnal ecosystem's delicate balance and play, and a provocation that seeks to adventure into the unknown.
Project supported by: Infosys & Citta India Gyaan Centre
Paints supported by: Asian Paints
Photo credits: Sohil Belim