Mural in Bombay India
Mural in Bombay, India: Tardor participates in IIT Bombay international festival
In December 2022, mural artist Tardor Roselló was invited to participate in an international urban art project at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), one of the most prestigious academic institutions in Asia. The intervention was part of the campus’ annual international cultural festival, a celebration of creativity, science, technology and contemporary art that brings together artists, students and visitors from around the world.
Tardor’s participation in this event marks a new milestone in its career, consolidating its international projection and its commitment to art as a universal language, capable of crossing cultural and geographic borders. On this occasion, the mural was conceived to be integrated within the educational and academic environment of the campus, becoming a piece loaded with symbolism, color and creative energy.
An exceptional environment for mural art
The IIT Bombay campus is located in the city of Mumbai (Bombay), in a green setting on the shores of Lake Powai, and is renowned for its academic excellence, technological innovation and openness to culture. Every year, during its international festival, the campus is transformed into a hive of artistic, musical and visual activities, opening its spaces to the intervention of national and international artists.
In this context, Tardor was selected to intervene on one of the walls of the venue, with full creative freedom to develop a work that would dialogue with the spirit of the festival and with the values of the institute. The result was a mural that represents the connection between knowledge and personal growth, a recurring theme in his artistic language.
A work inspired by growth and learning
The piece made by Tardor in Bombay maintains its characteristic style: an organic composition.
The mural seeks to inspire students, teachers and visitors, reminding them that learning goes beyond academics, and that creativity, sensitivity and critical thinking are also an essential part of human growth. In Tardor’s own words:
“I wanted to create an image that conveyed calm and strength at the same time. A figure that spoke of intuition, knowledge and connection with the natural. In a place like IIT, where ideas are constantly flowing, art can be a pause and a source of inspiration.”
Urban art as a bridge between cultures
Tardor’s participation in this festival also represents an exercise in cultural exchange through art. In a country as visually rich as India, intervening a space with a contemporary mural proposal is both a challenge and an opportunity. The work was very well received by the university community, generating conversation, photographs and an immediate emotional connection.
The mural demonstrates how urban art can become a channel of intercultural communication that transcends languages and contexts. Tardor manages to connect with diverse audiences while maintaining his own aesthetics and a universal message based on respect for life, nature and personal growth.
A new artistic landmark on campus
Thanks to this intervention, the Tardor mural has been integrated into the landscape of IIT Bombay as one of the highlights of the festival. Its presence adds aesthetic and symbolic value to the campus, becoming a point of reference for students and visitors. It is, at the same time, an artistic contribution and a visual reminder of the passage of urban culture through one of the most influential technological universities in the world.
Conclusion: art, knowledge and connection from Bombay
Tardor’s mural at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is much more than a decorative work: it is an invitation to look, reflect and feel. A powerful image that dialogues with the academic environment and enriches it with artistic sensibility. A new seed planted in distant lands that reinforces the power of contemporary muralism as a tool to unite cultures, generate emotions and sow beauty with meaning.
Main Gate Rd, IIT Area, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400076, India
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Mural in Bombay India
Mural in Bombay, India: Tardor participates in IIT Bombay international festival
In December 2022, mural artist Tardor Roselló was invited to participate in an international urban art project at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay), one of the most prestigious academic institutions in Asia. The intervention was part of the campus’ annual international cultural festival, a celebration of creativity, science, technology and contemporary art that brings together artists, students and visitors from around the world.
Tardor’s participation in this event marks a new milestone in its career, consolidating its international projection and its commitment to art as a universal language, capable of crossing cultural and geographic borders. On this occasion, the mural was conceived to be integrated within the educational and academic environment of the campus, becoming a piece loaded with symbolism, color and creative energy.
An exceptional environment for mural art
The IIT Bombay campus is located in the city of Mumbai (Bombay), in a green setting on the shores of Lake Powai, and is renowned for its academic excellence, technological innovation and openness to culture. Every year, during its international festival, the campus is transformed into a hive of artistic, musical and visual activities, opening its spaces to the intervention of national and international artists.
In this context, Tardor was selected to intervene on one of the walls of the venue, with full creative freedom to develop a work that would dialogue with the spirit of the festival and with the values of the institute. The result was a mural that represents the connection between knowledge and personal growth, a recurring theme in his artistic language.
A work inspired by growth and learning
The piece made by Tardor in Bombay maintains its characteristic style: an organic composition.
The mural seeks to inspire students, teachers and visitors, reminding them that learning goes beyond academics, and that creativity, sensitivity and critical thinking are also an essential part of human growth. In Tardor’s own words:
“I wanted to create an image that conveyed calm and strength at the same time. A figure that spoke of intuition, knowledge and connection with the natural. In a place like IIT, where ideas are constantly flowing, art can be a pause and a source of inspiration.”
Urban art as a bridge between cultures
Tardor’s participation in this festival also represents an exercise in cultural exchange through art. In a country as visually rich as India, intervening a space with a contemporary mural proposal is both a challenge and an opportunity. The work was very well received by the university community, generating conversation, photographs and an immediate emotional connection.
The mural demonstrates how urban art can become a channel of intercultural communication that transcends languages and contexts. Tardor manages to connect with diverse audiences while maintaining his own aesthetics and a universal message based on respect for life, nature and personal growth.
A new artistic landmark on campus
Thanks to this intervention, the Tardor mural has been integrated into the landscape of IIT Bombay as one of the highlights of the festival. Its presence adds aesthetic and symbolic value to the campus, becoming a point of reference for students and visitors. It is, at the same time, an artistic contribution and a visual reminder of the passage of urban culture through one of the most influential technological universities in the world.
Conclusion: art, knowledge and connection from Bombay
Tardor’s mural at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is much more than a decorative work: it is an invitation to look, reflect and feel. A powerful image that dialogues with the academic environment and enriches it with artistic sensibility. A new seed planted in distant lands that reinforces the power of contemporary muralism as a tool to unite cultures, generate emotions and sow beauty with meaning.