Yours in anticipation: Insta-gratification and the art of letter writing

How a letter-writing project sparked an outpouring of artistic expression

When was the last time you waited for a letter? Yet, there is something to be said for the thrill of anticipation and the creative responses it evokes.

Bengaluru-based Sandbox Collective paired 11 artists in the city in an attempt to ignite original ideas. Called the See-Saw project, it was conceptualised by Karen D’Mello along with Charulatha Dasappa, Suchaita Tennetia and Aakriti Chandervanshi.

“During the pandemic, we were looking at ways to collectively reflect on themes of identity and prejudice, people and communities. That was how we hit upon the idea of using snail mail as a means to develop a sense of collective reflection even while being apart,” says Karen D’Mello.