Jayraj Patil
Jayraj Patil is a designer, visual artist, and architect whose work moves fluidly between disciplines. With a background in filmmaking, animation, and documentary-making, he later delved into woodworking during the pandemic, eventually co-founding a material research & design project. His creative practice thrives on bringing together seemingly disparate worlds, exploring the tension between the natural and the constructed, the organic and the industrial. A keen observer of both nature and the quirks of human society, his work reflects a deep curiosity about materials, form, and the stories they tell.
A shrine for the seeds /बीजमंदिर
A shrine for the seeds /बीजमंदिर serves as a de facto ritual space, transforming an idea into a sacred, larger-than-life presence.
This shrine, dedicated to seeds and seed savers, is enveloped in a billowing curtain of repurposed sarees—symbolizing a mother’s protection. Inspired by the traditional saree compound used in rural fields to safeguard crops, this ever-shifting, ethereal structure embraces impermanence.
At its heart stands an icon crafted by a seed saver, embodying the essence of preservation and renewal. Visitors are invited to take home seed bombs as Prasaad, carrying the shrine’s blessing forward—continuing the cycle of growth and stewardship.
Photo-Gallery | A Shrine for Seeds
