The Lake and The Lake
2019, digital video, stereo sound, 38 mins

The Lake and The Lake dwells in the peripheries of Bellandur kere in Bangalore, where the act of observation is interrupted by flying foam, noxious gases, daydreams, and questions from passers-by. Despite its spectacular toxicity, the kere remains a valuable resource and refuge for counterpublics. Standing in this toxic commons alongside fishing communities, waste workers, foragers, security guards, street dogs, and children, the question arises: what constitutes a ‘nature’ worth protecting?