Stories  That Grow



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    Publication

    But, Have You Met a Tree?
    White Wash
    If the Wild could Dream
    The Bucket List
    Who can Terrify an Elephant?
    Alert in St Cruz

    Artistic Installation
    What is Wild to the City?Beneath The Surface
    Undheka- Dekha
    The Forest Remembers
    Imprints
    Shedding Fear
    The Magic of the Mundane
    Unnatural Selection
    Between Still & Storm
    Found In My Pocket
    Uncoiling The Coiled
    Trustfall
    Can You See Me?

     Moving Images

    The Weight
    Symphony: Echoes of Inheritance
    The Change I Share
    In Their Element

    Class Gallery

    The Forest Remembers

    Artistic Installation


    Stories of | Late Prem Deo Majhi and Late Karo Tayem
    Artist-Designer | Aarushi Jhamb
    Concept Note

    This project aims to honor the unsung forest protectors of Pakke Tiger Reserve. There have been many individuals who have dedicatedly worked towards the transitioning of Pakke from a game sanctuary to a tiger reserve; some have even sacrificed their lives for it. It is because of their efforts that so many endangered species have been thriving in Pakke. But how many people even know about these brave forest protectors? What is their narrative? Their stories deserve to be known beyond their families and beyond Pakke.

    Through the medium of cyanotype, the idea is to print their narratives in an exhibition display and bring their stories beyond the jungle, ensuring their sacrifices are remembered, and their legacy preserved. Accompanied by postcard designs, for viewers to take these narratives with them or write something for our forest protectors, to begin conversations. 

    This project seeks to create a space for remembrance, evoke conversation, and inspire action toward conservation and justice.

    About

    Aarushi Jhamb

    Aarushi is a Visual Designer-Artist based in Gurgaon. With a bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication and Strategic Branding from Srishti,   she brings a thoughtful, narrative-driven approach to both digital and physical platforms. Her creative process is rooted in storytelling, often weaving emotion, context, and visual language into cohesive and compelling experiences.   




    Late Prem Deo Majhi

    PD Majhi was a boatman of Pakke Tiger Reserve,  known for his fearless anti-poaching efforts. Known as the "Baap" (father) by those who worked with him, Majhi was both respected and feared—for his bravery, his straight talk, and his relentless drive to protect the forest. In 2007, during an encounter with armed intruders, he passed away. 

    Late Karo Tayem

    Tayem Babu was a dedicated forest guard at Pakke Tiger Reserve, known for capturing an award-winning camera trap photo of a tiger.  He was deeply involved in protecting the wildlife. In 2014, while he was on duty, he had an encounter with a wild elephant and tragically passed away.



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