Symphony:Echoes of Inheritance
Stories with | Geeta Timsina
Artist-Designer | Mehar Kakkar
Concept Note
This project explores sound as inheritance—an invisible, yet deeply intimate thread that connects individuals to memory, identity, and belonging. It takes inspiration from Geeta Timsina, whose profound way of listening reveals a world where sound is not passive background, but an active presence—a companion, a timestamp, and a form of continuity. Through her voice, stories, and mimicry of birds, Geeta evokes a soundscape that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. She refers to these sounds—the chatter of mynahs, the hush of the river, the clang of temple bells—as her dahej, her dowry. They have followed her across landscapes and through life’s transitions. Her ability to listen with attentiveness and affection became the entry point into this project. It led to a pause, a question: what are the sounds held close? What has begun to be tuned out? As urban noise grows and natural soundscapes shrink, this project invites viewers into an immersive audio-visual experience that encourages deep listening. It reflects on what it means to inherit sound, to carry memories in tone and texture, and to remember that the natural world is not something to observe, but something to be a part of. By slowing down and tuning in, the experience seeks to spark reflection, wonder, and an appreciation for the symphony that often goes unheard.
About
Mehar Kakkar
Mehar Kakkar is a passionate Visual Designer with a specialization in Visual Communication and Strategic Branding from Srishti Manipal, Bengaluru. Driven by curiosity and a love for creative challenges, she draws inspiration from everyday observations and personal experiences to craft compelling, thoughtful design. She is particularly drawn to brands that lead with storytelling and purpose. Her practice spans various facets of design, including illustration, brand strategy, identity design, packaging, UI, and creative curation. Over the past few years, she has worked on a range of academic, self-initiated, and internship projects that reflect both versatility and intent. Mehar is always eager to explore new intersections of design, branding, and strategy, and is excited to continue growing in this space.
Geeta Timsina
Geeta Timsina is a warm, cheerful woman from Bordekorai, a village nestled at the forest’s edge in Assam. For her, sound is not fleeting - it’s an inheritance, a dahej, deeply tied to her memory, identity, and place. The koel’s call, the mynah's chatter, the clang of temple bells—these are not just sounds, but living threads that tether her to home. I was drawn to Geeta for her quiet gift of deep listening and the joyful, vivid way she speaks of the world around her. Her relationship with sound is intuitive and tender, shaped by attention and awe. In her presence, the everyday becomes extraordinary—and it’s this attentiveness that became the heartbeat of this project.
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