Harbouring Hope

Hope, migration and displacement are the main themes behind this mural. A dedication to the people who moved from the coast to Kannagi Nagar after the Chennai Tsunami of 2004. The mural depicts a mother and daughter who are seen amidst waves of water, alluding to the displacement which a lot of families faced during the Tsunami of 2004. Yet the duo are also shown surrounded by ‘Irises’ - considered to be the flower of hope, to symbolise the strength and resilience of the people affected by the displacement. The depiction of birds reinforces the idea of movement and finding a home in a new place since they are known to be migratory creatures while the bottom half shows the water with fluttering fish referring to the Tsunami.