"Savitri was the very first creation to be offered to the Elephant Parade India campaign. Conceived and perfected over the course of the last 18 months, this intricate Jaali/lattice work entirely in brass, in the Brutalist style, draws on centuries-old methods once patronized by royal families – underscoring a commitment to exquisite Indian craftsmanship. The sculpture features irregular empty spaces which signify the fragmented landscapes in which India’s endangered elephants exist. The cage-like metal work is a metaphor for the elephant, trapped by the urbanization of its environment and the wildlife corridors on which their future depends. Savitri, the daughter of Savitr, a Hindu sun god, means "ray of light" in Sanskrit -- suggesting hope for the Indian elephants and also reflective of the fingers of light that permeate through the jaali."
