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Display of Student Artwork: Exploration of Proximity and Distance

Design students in our institution, specializing in fashion, communication, and interior design, were divided into teams for an initiative called 'Nearness Farness'. Their objective was to investigate various metro stations as part of their project. More details can be found here.

Display of Student Artwork Highlighting Distance and Closeness
Display of Student Artwork Highlighting Distance and Closeness

Display of Student Artwork: Exploration of Proximity and Distance

In a unique exploration of urban spaces, students from various design programmes at an unspecified institution recently showcased their work from the 'Nearness Farness' project at a student work exhibition. The project involved students from fashion design, communication design, and interior architecture and design being divided into groups and assigned to explore various stations on the Delhi Metro's Metropcs Yellow Line.

The students' work was displayed at the student exhibition, offering a glimpse into the social spaces of individuals at the metro stations. The project did not specify the exact nature of the exploration, but the students were asked to visually document their observations using perception, approximation, and photography.

During the project, the students observed how human behaviour and human interaction with the immediate environment varied under different circumstances. They studied body language and body angling of the commuters, analysed branding, advertisements, media, safety measures, and the general upkeep of the Metropcs station.

The Delhi Metro's Metropcs Yellow Line, with its 37 different stations, provided a rich canvas for the students' exploration. The three major intersection points on the line are at HUDA City Centre, Rajiv Chowk, and Kashmere Gate. However, the project did not provide information on the specific goals or objectives of the student groups, nor did it mention whether the student groups were required to collaborate or compete.

The students organised the student work exhibition to showcase their findings. Unfortunately, the search results do not provide information about the names of the students or groups who worked on the 'Nearness Farness' project at the Metropcs Yellow Line stations of the Delhi Metro. The project did not provide any information on the judging criteria or the intended outcome of the student work exhibition.

Regardless, the 'Nearness Farness' project offers an interesting insight into the way students approach urban spaces and the human behaviour within them. It serves as a reminder of the potential for creative exploration and analysis in everyday environments.

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