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

    Shedding Fear

    Textile Based Installation


    Stories with |  Niranjan Boro
    Artist-Designer | Dhrithi J M
    Concept Note

    This project reimagines traditional Indian snake myths to shift inherited fear into understanding. Blending fantasy with real insights from snake rescuers and educators, it explores how folklore—while rich with cultural value—can also spread misinformation. The aim is to retell stories in ways that reflect ecological truths rather than fear. Folk tales shape how people relate to nature. They teach, warn, and remember—but some, like those painting snakes as vengeful or dangerous, lead to fear and unnecessary killings. Through the eyes of Niranjan, a young snake rescuer in Tippi at Pakke Tiger Reserve, the first tale explores a common myth: that rescued snakes return to homes, seeking revenge. This belief often prevents people from calling for help. Told as an embroidered storybook, the project uses thread to stitch together myth, memory, and meaning. This is the first in a growing collection of magical, region-rooted tales that carry ecological lessons through folklore reimagined.



    About

    Dhriti J M

    Dhrithi is an artist and illustrator who moves fluidly between traditional mediums and digital tools, always exploring new ways to express ideas. Illustration is where her concepts often find their fullest form.

    Her curiosity drives her to experiment with a variety of materials, including fabric and embroidery, as a means of image-making. At the heart of her practice is a desire to tell compelling visual stories through her art.





    Niranjan Boro

    Niranjan, the oldest staff member at Pakke’s Forest Department since 2004, once feared snakes like many in his hometown in Assam. But a rescue call two years ago changed everything. With hands-on experience, he overcame his fear and now confidently handles snakes, advocating for their protection. He’s seen attitudes shift in Tippi and remains hopeful that fear will one day give way to understanding and respect.

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