Among Hari Chandana’s creative drives towards fostering vibrant, inclusive public spaces has been leveraging city walls for evocative thematic art transforming mundane infrastructure into contemporary canvas celebrating Hyderabad’s unique spirit. This tactical urbanism fosters community art for enhancing urban aesthetic appeal.
Unleashing Creative Potential
During a city inspection tour Chandana first noticed the untapped possibility of blank infrastructure walls across metro pillars, flyover bridges. She envisioned leveraging this idle concrete spread for public creativity aligned to heritage. Local artists got invited for proposals, picking best concepts for execution.
Thematic Art Integration
Chandana ensured wall art themes resonated with the neighborhoods’ distinctive culture – designs near hospital highlight organ donation while metro pillars depict iconic architectural heritage. Thus communities feel representation through familiar public touchpoints generating curiosity for outsiders. #MainstreamingArt
Promoting Graffiti Culture
While overseeing remodeling of public spaces like parks or subways, designated graffiti zones encourage street art allowing creative outlets for youth including underprivileged, channelizing talents. Guided freedom of expression has fostered healthier ecosystems preventing vandalism – making art vibrant, safe.
Accessible Gallery Across Neighborhoods
Hyderabad’s bridge underpasses today double up as pop-up art galleries with rotating collections, converting dull stretches into lively spaces full of chatter. Hari Chandana envisions every area having relatable touchpoints for art starting meaningful conversations through colors – enabling cultural sense of belonging cutting across social barriers. #CreativeCities #SharedSpaces
By mainstreaming art across urban infrastructure canvas tapping community talent,
Hari Chandana pioneered cost-effective placemaking with maximal cultural impact – setting creative benchmarks in governance. #GovernanceInnovation #BritishCouncil
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