A new art exhibition in Chennai is exploring the effects of climate change on livelihoods. The exhibition, titled “Bhin Bhini,” features a variety of artworks, including photographs, sculptures, graphic novels, and videos. The artworks depict the ways in which climate change is impacting people’s lives, from the loss of agricultural land to the displacement of communities. The exhibition was curated by Krishnapriya CP, who said that she wanted to create a space where people could learn about the impact of climate change and reflect on their own relationship to the environment. “The PARI archive is vast,” she said. “So, the idea was to think about how one can experience the archive. One of the things I have tried is experimenting with the photographs. I’ve printed them in different material, worked with scales, and played around with light.” One of the most striking artworks in the exhibition is a graphic by Pritha Umapathy that depicts the changing land mass of India as a result of climate change. The graphic shows how the coastline has receded over the past century, and how entire islands have disappeared. Another powerful artwork is a photograph by M. Palani Kumar that shows people in Semmencheri fishing out a car from floodwaters. The photograph is a reminder of the devastating impact that flooding can have on communities.

Bhin Bhini art exhibition which was inaugurated at Dakshina Chitra on Friday includes a variety of materials such as sculptures, graphic novels, videos, and photo books. | Photo Credit: B. VELANKANNI RAJ The exhibition also includes a “reading room” that features photographs and dialogues on the agrarian. The reading room is designed to encourage people to critically reflect on notions of labour, tools, and natural resources. Conclusion: The Bhin Bhini exhibition is a powerful reminder of the impact of climate change on people’s lives. The artworks in the exhibition are both beautiful and thought-provoking, and they offer a unique perspective on a critical issue. Keywords: climate change, art exhibition, Chennai, livelihood, PARI archive, Pritha Umapathy, M. Palani Kumar, Krishnapriya CP, Marudam Farm School