This installation delves into the transformative power of color, spotlighting red as both life-affirming and perilous. From vibrant saga seeds scattered underfoot to surrounding paintings, each subtle shade of red conveys a distinct emotional charge—hot and cool, primal yet profound.

This immersive installation interlaces sacred Hindu motifs with contemporary design, where bronze temple vessels and geometric forms represent cosmic cycles of time, energy, and renewal. Illuminated by flickering lamps and filled with herbal infusions, the space prompts meditative engagement and a reverent nod to tradition, seamlessly weaving devotion and modern exploration.

Kumari’s “Anahata” transforms four tons of saga seeds—each brimming with latent energy—into a vibrant red installation within the Singapore Art Museum, invoking the profound force held within every tiny kernel. Drawing on the Hindu heart chakra and the site’s educational past, it merges spiritual resonance, communal connection, and life’s boundless potential.

Kumari Nahappan’s “Wings of Change” spotlights a radiant saga seed—symbolizing boundless energy and hope—paired with a reservoir-like pod brimming with potential. Together, they call for urgent climate action and sustainability, reminding festivalgoers of their shared role as guardians of the planet.