Pallavi Sharda Instagram – Chrysalis to 🦋 …Turns out capes are worn to be flown.
Privileged to be amongst the first to witness the great @yayoikusama_ at the @ngvmelbourne. I wore this Rani Pink sari as an ode to Yayoi’s feminine Asian power & bright palettes, its folds evoking a feeling of the infinite in me. The ancestral Navratnan (9 jewel) neck piece held strong as a symbol of heritage and ancestral inspiration. Yet all paled in comparison to Kusama’s whimsical imagination embodied so magically in those expansive walls. I remain in awe of this living legend.
Yesterday was #WorldSareeDay and since I was a child, any formal event meant an occasion to wear the beautiful drapes and silhouettes of India. I learnt this from my mother and the proud aunties of my community. It felt incredible to honour that tradition and instinct at this year’s NGV gala.
Thank you for hosting me @ngmelbourne @ampr_group @mercedesbenzau
Thank you for the photos @lizsunshine @dancastano
Sari: @ekayabanaras
Sari draped by @glambyeash
Thank you also @devs213 @kudrat_makkar | Posted on 22/Dec/2024 15:35:06
