Brick Abhishek uses grey heavy bricks found on the property. Placed at the base of the stairs, the building’s central channel, they symbolise the foundation on which we stand, and the raw materials of civilisations. Once formed by hand, now formed by a mould machine, they represent the evolution of labour, building, and our changing relationship with the earth.

Bridge Abhishek uses an array of soft, translucent saris donated by women of the community to form a bridge; the feminine counterpoint to the brick. Worn by women for ages, in all walks of life, they nod to the labour that conceives, cultivates, and guides growth. Milk, a substance that is derived from the body and nourishes the body, is poured on bricks and bridge as a prayer for this fledgling institution. May it flourish to nurture and be nourished by artists for many years to come.