Monsoon Breeze
- Free
- Special Project
- Exhibition
Art Park
14th December - 21st December
11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Monsoon Breeze is a functional cooling art installation that explores how design inspired by nature can respond to the challenges of a warming world. Using principles of biomimicry, it reimagines traditional evaporative cooling systems, low-energy methods that cool air through adiabatic water evaporation, as a form of public art. By merging sustainability, science, and creativity, Monsoon Breeze transforms climate-friendly solutions into an engaging and educational experience.
This installation takes the form of a sculptural cooling leaf structure, made from bamboo and terracotta, materials chosen for their natural cooling properties and local availability. It lowers the temperature in its surroundings through natural airflow and evaporation, demonstrating how design can use simple, ancient principles to address modern environmental needs. This project also functions as a research study, testing the efficiency of evaporative cooling systems in contrasting climates: the humid tropics of Bali, Indonesia, and the drier conditions of the dry season in Goa, India. Through collaboration, experimentation, and community engagement, it examines how context affects performance and explores how art can spark change.
Artists: Mira Denkinger in collaboration with Laxmi Das
Artists: Mira Denkinger in collaboration with Laxmi Das
