My drape for a calf in the Great Elephant Migration offers glimpses of an imagined journey of a young elephant and its herd across landscapes and continents. I envision their journey beginning in the hills of the Nilgiris, under the moon that watches over them at home, and continuing toward the wildflowers and open landscapes of California.

I created eight Jharokhas—ornamental window forms—to hold jhankis, or small glimpses, of this journey. Each Jharokha reveals a different landscape and a moment along the way, rendered through simple lines and forms. The Kalamkari-inspired flowering vines bring an Indian artistic language to the piece, while their presence also nods to the natural vines used to create these elephant sculptures.