A 24-year-old Ar.Geetanjali transformed her grandparents’ 1962 home into a pottery studio, blending heritage with art recently. The studio, named “Studio Cacino,” is a tribute to her roots and a bold step into entrepreneurship.
Geetanjali, who initially worked as an architect, discovered her passion for pottery after watching a YouTube video. She joined a pottery course at Claymour in Mangaluru and decided to convert her grandparents’ ancestral home into a studio. Despite facing challenges like termite infestations and structural issues, Geetanjali persevered, and the studio is now nearing completion.
“I didn’t start with a structural plan. I just went with the flow,” Geetanjali said. Her family was initially skeptical, but her mother’s support was instrumental in convincing them. “My mom was my biggest supporter. I even made a PPT to help her understand my vision,” Geetanjali added.
The studio will offer intimate workshops, and Geetanjali plans to have her own pottery collections by the end of the year. “Pottery is one of the oldest art forms. The studio binds the history of the house and the tradition of the craft while giving them a modern platform,” she said.
Geetanjali envisions the studio as a community hub where people can slow down and connect with art. “I want the studio to be a place where they can slow down, touch clay, and feel its calmness. It’s not just about pottery, it’s about shaping their thoughts and emotions too,” she said.
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