NEW DELHI
The key to survival of our planet for much longer is sustainability. Tonnes of junk that comes out in our daily lives if treated well, can-do wonders. This has been proven by a Jaipur based Himanshu Jangid who runs Cartist – India’s first automobile art platform that promotes youth, artists and society as a whole creating an automobile art ecosystem.The idea is to promote upcycling of auto parts and curating designer furniture through utilizing old car parts and automotive waste. Inspired by elements of nature, crafted by hand, Sustain by Cartist aspires to create a sustainable auto-art ecosystem through leasing a second life to old automobile by adopting upcycling automobile parts to create sustainable furniture and bring them mainstream by reducing costs of recycling/ scraping, ultimately reducing waste, carbon footprint, and protecting our resources.
Showing concern about the impact of climate change, ultimate goal of Cartist is to accelerate the transition of the automobile industry towards a circular economy. Upcycling is one of the most significant ways one can lower their impact on planet earth, whether one is buying clothes, home items or even home furniture. Founder, Cartist, Himanshu Jangid said that climate change is a burning issue in the world. Around 20 million cars are scrapped and there is no way to know where these old cars can be taken and disposed. ‘Sustain by Cartist’ is a solution to this issue by Cartist. Local artists and their talented craftsmanship has been incorporated to create these stunning art pieces and also provide them with employment opportunities.
All curated furniture made by upcycled auto parts have been assigned a unique Indian name to connect with our culture. The idea is to help people easily adopt a sustainable way of living. For example, ‘Stambh’ means ‘pillar’ that stands upright in its glory. Side table is handcrafted from crankshaft, flywheel, wood plank and incorporates miniature art form. ‘Chowki’ means a low seat or stool, staple utility seating used in traditional Indian households. The seat is upcycled by using shocks absorber and hand weaving by local artisans. ‘Gaddi’ symbolized the throne, a royal affair of seating of kings and Queen. Chair is handcrafted from pillars of car and gold leafing work is done by craftsmen.
The writer is Senior Editor at carandbike.com