Visual arts student Devika Aggarwal from Idyllwild Arts Academy is set to unveil her senior capstone project, “Outside In,” a 9-by-6 foot semi-permanent interactive installation. The project aims to provide a space for people to share their thoughts and stories, showcasing different perspectives and experiences. Aggarwal expressed her desire to create a community space that allows for reflection and expression, stating, “there’s no real right way to feel about anything.”
The installation, made of burned wood and steel, will be showcased at a community event on May 11 at the school’s campus. Inside the geodesic dome structure, visitors will encounter 35 original drawings inspired by the prompt, “If walls could talk, what would yours have to say?” Aggarwal plans to allow attendees to write and draw on the walls, transforming the space into a living, ever-changing community hub.
Aggarwal, a senior from Gurgaon, India, hopes her project will shed light on the experiences of others and provide insight into different perspectives. Following her graduation, she plans to study neuroscience at Boston University in the fall. Pamela Jordan, president of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation, commended Aggarwal for embodying the school’s commitment to personal, professional, and global growth through art.
For more information on the project, visit idyllwildarts.org/community-day. The unveiling of “Outside In” promises to be a unique and thought-provoking experience for all who attend.