My Journey with Sand Art

My journey with sand started in art school, but it became my primary medium when I realised how much this simple, natural element could convey. Sand is honest. It does not hide anything. When I draw on the lightbox, the image appears, tells its story, and then fades away. It is a performance that exists only in the present moment.

This aligns with my belief in sustainability, or eco-art. I avoid synthetic materials, sticking instead to what the earth provides, treated with care. Whether I am performing at a summit in Bangalore or a global stage like the G-20, the process remains the same. I prepare my own sand, calibrate the overhead camera rig, and sync the visuals to music to create what I call a Sand Melody.

Each performance is a mix of technical precision and artistic intuition. Some ask me if it is difficult to work with a medium that disappears so quickly. I see it as a strength. By not creating a permanent physical object, I do not add to waste. I create a memory, a story that the audience holds onto long after the show. This is the essence of my work—connecting people through a medium that has been under our feet all along.