Prakriti School is dedicated to nurturing individual growth through a holistic approach to education, inspired by the integral philosophy of The Mother and Sri Aurobindo. With a focus on whole-child development, we empower each student to explore their unique identity and potential. In our project, students engaged in self-discovery through photography, examining the intersection of color, personal inspiration, and identity. This exploration encouraged students to express their individuality and connect with what truly resonated within them.
Faces of Expression is a collaborative project by six students exploring identity through the theme "What Makes Me Click." Each student used a unique personal interest as the lens to interpret the theme, producing diverse works that blend photography, painting, and drawing. The project began with a photoshoot where they captured black-and-white portraits, which then became canvases for hand-painted overlays. This integration of mediums encouraged the students to slow down, engage deeply with their work, and infuse their personal narratives into the pieces.
Vaani was inspired by childhood cartoons like Doraemon and Shin Chan, bringing the exaggerated, bold styles of animation to their portraits, preserving their friends’ unique features while adding a fun, whimsical touch.
Avni reflected on the human form, using their portraits to express the complex beauty hidden beneath the surface, where emotions are visible but inner workings remain concealed.
Raya explored the concept of the "looking glass self," highlighting how different facets of identity shift based on context, using the portrait as a mirror for how others perceive them and the blend of personalities—visible and hidden—within themselves.
Gurmehar explored a post-apocalyptic world, focusing on the aftermath of a global nuclear fallout. Their work delves into how society might cope with the surrounding wasteland, using advancements in technology and new survival methods. The project represents humanity’s struggle to accept and come to terms with the horrors around them while adapting to their new reality.
Dhiarya's fascination with coffee led them to investigate how acidity preferences can reflect identity. After testing the pH of various beverages, they created art representing three individuals with different acidity preferences, using these distinctions as a metaphor for individuality.
Lastly, Urvi drew inspiration from Arcimboldo’s style by building faces out of fruits and vegetables. Their vibrant compositions, made from natural elements like berries, spinach, and wheat, represented human expression through organic materials. Together, these works reflect personal identity, curiosity, and creativity, merging diverse inspirations into a cohesive exploration of what makes each student “click.
