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The
project presents a language of physical interface actions derived from
classical symbols of the spinning wheel, turning of the prayer wheels,
touching symbolic pillars, the act of hands touching sacred objects, collaboratively
constructed quilts, sacred chanting in a collective group, the satasanga
and the touching and rotating of prayer beads. These tradition-based interactions
inspire a rich panorama of tactile interfaces that allow people to access
the multimedia imagery and multidimensional mind of Gandhiji.
The
technology developed does not 'merely scan' Gandhian images, it extrapolates
Gandhian ideals to newer domains of information technology and product
design, and at higher levels, the creation of meaning in a globalised
world. For example, the Gandhian commitment to hand-based production and
its symbiotic relationship with nature is interpreted in the context of
modern culture-conscious design.
The
contributions of the spectrum of artists, spanning wide geographic boundaries
and disciplines, illustrate the universal resonance in Gandhian messages.
Computer scientists, modern designers, mosaic makers, craftsmen, artists,
and wood carvers offer their work as a dedicated prayer, in remembrance
of the Gandhian vision; a collective Likita Japa, the endless remembrance
of the Divine through repetition of the written mantra. Each object in
the museum, whether a pixel of light, a bit-map on the screen, an animation,
a circuit or a handcrafted object, is a living prayer. Here lies the reaffirmation
of the Gandhian view, a commitment to the dignity of hands, the healing
of divides, the leveraging of village creativity and cultural diversity
in the face of homogenisation.