Student Name
Nirupama Shankar
Studio
Faculty
This project explores ecological relationships through an innovative role reversal, transforming humans into worms and vice versa. What began as a personal confrontation with discomfort at a Bangalore vermicomposting facility evolved into a digital comic combining watercolor art with animation. The narrative follows worm-students touring a facility where humans serve as composting organisms, dramatically highlighting the consequences when these "human worms" consume microplastics. By adopting this zoomorphic perspective, the project challenges anthropocentric assumptions, reveals hidden ecological dependencies, and prompts viewers to reconsider their waste practices through both humor and discomfort, ultimately creating an educational experience that balances engagement with environmental awareness.




