Aparneet Mann is an artist renowned for blending art with meaningful commentary on societal issues. In an exclusive conversation with Deccan Chronicle, Aparneet speaks about her recent exhibition “It’s a Jungle Out There”. Excerpts What inspired your use of animal imagery to explore urbanization in “It’s a Jungle Out There”? “It’s Jungle Out There” is a playful yet sharp satire, using animal imagery to capture the wild chaos of city life.
It pokes fun at how humans try to control and reshape both nature and urban spaces, exposing the absurdity of it all. The piece critiques urbanization and its toll on the environment but also highlights the beauty in the clash of old and new, natural and man-made. It’s a chaotic balance of destruction and hope, capturing the strange contradictions of modern life.
How can art effectively raise awareness about environmental issues like urbanization's impact on wildlife? Art has a unique way of connecting with people that facts and data sometimes can’t. It taps into emotions and encourages people to pause and reflect on what’s going on around them, bringing attention to realities that might otherwise be ignored. As artists, our tools are our canvas and brushstrokes.
I try to create works that make people think about the other side of urbanization and how human actions are impacting ecosystems.Through my art, I want to inspire people to think about the consequences of our rapidly changing world and to reconsider the kind .
