”Going forward, he wishes to create more public art in a bid to converse with the masses. The difference is just in the perspective. He admits, “I miss the dialogue that began after my AIIMS project. But calling designer Vibhor Sogani just an artist will be an understatement.” Stone remains another favourite medium for Vibhor, because of is versatility.Lighting expert and product designer vibhor sogani talks about the inspiration behind his work, his style and his journey as an artistHe is China Silicone Tube Series the man behind Delhi’s first site-specific public art, Sprouts, the 40-foot high and 100-foot wide creation at the AIIMS flyover. He says, “The National Institute of Design played an important role. With experience, you realise that there is a seamless blend between the two. Today, he is happy to be called one. I also play with texture and reflection that stainless steel provides.”His style is experimental and language transformative. Over the years, Vibhor has participated in numerous exhibitions, but was always a little apprehensive about being addressed as an artist. Thus my previous works were more focused on designing sensibilities.

I hope I could do some more projects like this across the country. He says, “Initially my technical knowledge overpowered the artist in me. Vibhor credits his technical knowledge to his alma mater — the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad. His work is largely influenced by nature and its resources — for instance, Infinity has 7.000 crystals coming together to form interstellar formations of the dark sky, Beehive features golden bees perched on a steel hive and Chroma consists of chrome spheres suspending from the ceiling.”. He recalls, “My father was a geophysicist and I have spent most of my growing years in camps. Today, most of my works are stand-alone artworks, but when light is added, they are elevated to the next level. He says, “In all my light installations, I make sure that the source of light is indirect, which also adds the mystery element. But he admits that of all the materials, steel remains his favourite because of its ability to reflect light. There were numerous opinions from every quarter of life. I always ensure that all my designs are simplistic in nature but at the same time, the user should wonder and analyse its functionality.

The minute I realised that, there was no mental pressure to create something but to enjoy my creations. But I love the fact that it has naturally mixed to become one of the significant elements to represent the developed, urban Delhi. I guess that played an important role in my understanding of how objects change form when exposed to light. I am a hardcore product designer; all my works follow a basic principle of ‘form follows function’. He was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s famous Fallingwater building in Pennsylvania for his installation, Cascade Lights.The artist uses mediums like steel, brass, wood, aluminum and copper for his work. Known as one of the leading lighting experts of the country, his works now adorn the interiors of Grand Hyatt, Radisson, Shangri-La, Park Hotel, Taj, Clarion Hotel and Uppal’s Orchid among others.”Vibhor’s introduction to lighting took place in his childhood during his camp nights with his family. So, my earlier memories are of time spent with family around a campfire