Kalyani Pramod’s upcoming Chennai exhibition turns waste into art inspired by endangered species

When artist Kalyani Pramod speaks about her work, there is a quiet optimism of not changing the world but making a difference. There is no call for dramatic protests; instead, she believes in the power of art to make people pause, observe, and introspect the world around them. “I don’t believe in protest marches alone,” she says. “Art is a great medium for creating awareness. It can tell people, subtly, that these are the areas of concern.”