As the first Artist-in-residence at Parivartan, Siwan, my fieldwork began at the weekly Bazaar of the region, located just outside of the campus where I stayed.

Using the Bazaar as a pivotal point, my research quickly expanded, connecting many dots and qualitative data. Soon the scope of my research covered a cluster of more than 36 nearby villages. Exploring and mapping the nutritional landscape of the region,  I discovered the complex themes and varied ways in which nutrition is understood and incorporated.

Public space being my primary area of focus, I  proposed a community project creating  a  kitchen garden - called 'Ganga Maa Mandal' in one of the Government school grounds  in collaboration with Parivartan's agriculture wing.

After 3 months of the residency, second wave of Covid-19 pandemic hit the village. Just when the project was about to be physically built, unfortunately the situation force stopped the project. I have illustrated the possible outcomes of the project here.