WHERE DIVINITY MEETS DESIGN: SYMMETRY OF FORM AND MYTH

The Playful Narratives of Bolgum Sai Aditya, Says Tarunima Sen

- Tarunima Sen

In the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary Indian art, Bolgum Sai Aditya stands out for his seamless blending of mythological imagination with architectural precision and playful design.

Born in Hyderabad in 1996, Aditya is an artist, architect, and product designer whose multidisciplinary education shapes the language of his art. A graduate in Architecture and a Master's in Furniture and Interior Design from the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, Aditya's artistic journey bridges the worlds of form, function, and fantasy.

At first glance, his works appear as vibrant, futuristic constructs—geometric forms layered with rhythmic symmetry, mechanical motifs, and bold color palettes.

On closer inspection, one sees structural precision beneath which lies a deep spiritual and cultural resonance. His art reinterprets Hindu mythology through the lens of contemporary design, giving deities and divine stories a new visual vocabulary rooted in playfulness and innovation.

The Artist's World: From Toys to Temples

For Aditya, art begins in childhood, in the simple joy of play. He recalls being fascinated by toys, often refusing to sleep without at least one by his side. That enduring enchantment has become the foundation of his artistic philosophy. “The joy of possessing a toy and the attachment to it is a prized possession,” he notes. His paintings are inspired by this sense of wonder and nostalgia, transforming mythological figures into playful, almost mechanical beings constructed of cylindrical limbs, bulbous eyes, and rhythmic components that resemble handcrafted wooden toys.