Behind the (Shelf)

An inquiry into engraved kitchenware, intergenerational conversations, and feminist material memory.

This project illuminates a disappearing, undocumented Indian tradition of engraving women's names onto kitchenware, objects that have quietly outlasted the stories they hold. Each utensil carries a different woman’s story, activated when placed at the center of the table. Her voice plays as her words are projected back onto the surface, transforming the table into a living archive of intergenerational memory.

✦ Showcasing on May 15-16th, 2026 at Parsons School of Design.