Artist Srikanth Guttikonda working on his "Namaskaram" installation in the 6-o'clock keyhole near Center Camp. "‘Namaskaram,’ as spoken in the artist’s native Telugu, signifies that the divine in me bows to the divine in you. Celebrating and exploring a part of everyday Indian life, Namaskaram embodies many meanings, including hospitality, respect, peace, and empathy. Namaskaram is a sculpture of a bowing face, hands palms together, fingers pointing upwards forming a welcoming gesture. It acts as a threshold between the playa and the city, clad in painted fiberglass skin and adorned with ornate interactive jewelry. Its bindi becomes a celestial mirror reflecting the moon’s phases, connecting viewers to our place within the cosmos. Namaskaram transforms into a mesmerizing scene at night, its lighted silhouette creating a striking visual signature."
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Photo by: George Post

Year: 2025

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Artist Srikanth Guttikonda working on his "Namaskaram" installation in the 6-o'clock keyhole near Center Camp. "‘Namaskaram,’ as spoken in the artist’s native Telugu, signifies that the divine in me bows to the divine in you. Celebrating and exploring a part of everyday Indian life, Namaskaram embodies many meanings, including hospitality, respect, peace, and empathy. Namaskaram is a sculpture of a bowing face, hands palms together, fingers pointing upwards forming a welcoming gesture. It acts as a threshold between the playa and the city, clad in painted fiberglass skin and adorned with ornate interactive jewelry. Its bindi becomes a celestial mirror reflecting the moon’s phases, connecting viewers to our place within the cosmos. Namaskaram transforms into a mesmerizing scene at night, its lighted silhouette creating a striking visual signature."

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