Mentoring Future Architects in Visual Arts
I guide architecture students to translate conceptual ideas into physical forms, bridging the gap between abstract design and three-dimensional reality.
I believe nature is the ultimate teacher. Here, I am guiding architecture students during an outdoor session, encouraging them to observe the forms, textures, and resilience of the natural world. These lessons in patience and balance are fundamental to creating art that feels alive.
It is a proud moment to see my students present their architectural models and designs. I guide them to translate complex ideas into tangible forms, and seeing their hard work evaluated by prominent academicians is a testament to their dedication and growth.
In the Visual Arts Studio at D.Y. Patil School of Architecture, I teach fundamental skills like perspective drawing. Here, I am demonstrating a two-point perspective on the blackboard while students practice sketching geometric forms.
A look at the visual arts jury for first-year architecture students. Their assignments, including color theory wheels and 3D paper sculptures, are on display, showcasing their understanding of fundamental art and design principles.
For this assignment, B.Arch students created detailed tiles inspired by Maheshwari patterns. They explored repetitive tile-making techniques, clay molding, and metallic color finishing to create these beautiful, culturally rich designs.
First-year B.Arch students showcasing their paper and fabric sculptures based on the theme "Sea World." I mentor them to transform simple materials into complex, abstract expressions of form and movement.
These architecture students used a variety of materials like Shilpkar Shadu Matti, jute, and sun board to create detailed models. Their work includes a beautiful Ganesha idol and architectural facades, demonstrating their material exploration skills.
This exhibition showcases the work of second-year architecture students following a study tour to Bhuj. Their projects reflect a deep learning of the region's architecture, traditional arts, and way of life, shaping them as future architects.
A glimpse of the final 3D folk art and puppetry compositions from my architecture students. Inspired by their study tour, they created beautiful Chitrakathi art panels and puppet dioramas, blending storytelling with design.
First-year B.Arch students working on their mural art assignments. They are creating puppets and backdrops inspired by Pingurli village, using the traditional Chitrakathi art form to tell stories through their creations.
About Mentoring Future Architects
In my studio at the D.Y. Patil School of Architecture, we do not just draw; we get hands-on with material exploration. Whether it is understanding Maheshwari patterns through clay relief or building structural models with sustainable materials like bamboo and jute, my workshops focus on teaching you to think in three dimensions before you start drafting your next floor plan.
Architecture is often taught on flat paper, but the true challenges—and the best designs—happen when you understand depth. My mentoring approach is designed to help B.Arch students and design professionals build that intuition. When we work with clay, paper, or fabric, we are not just making sculptures. We are exploring structural integrity, weight, and the play of light on surfaces.
My curriculum is rooted in practical application. We move from sketching on blackboards to messy, tactile work in the studio. Students practice everything from 3D geometric patterns to vernacular architecture study. We analyze traditional Indian motifs, like those found in Bhuj or Pingurli, and then translate them into modern design language.
This is not a theoretical exercise. My students walk away with portfolio-ready relief panels, complex architectural models, and a sharper eye for detail. We focus on:
- Material Exploration: Moving beyond standard boards to use Shadu Matti (clay), bamboo, and natural fibers.
- Concept to Form: Learning how to articulate design ideas during jury presentations and academic critiques.
- Professional Mentorship: Connecting academic research with real-world design execution.
Whether you are a first-year student trying to master perspective or a senior student preparing for your final design jury, these sessions provide the space to experiment without the pressure of a final grade. We look at architecture not just as buildings, but as living, breathing stories.
Artistic Impressions
I am Hansa. After 35 years of working with texture and sculpture, my greatest joy is stepping into the classroom. I do not believe in teaching art as a subject; I teach it as a way of seeing the world so my students can design spaces that actually breathe.
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