17 February,2014 07:57 AM IST | | Neha LM Tripathi
Of the six planned themes, only three are on display presently and the remaining will be showcased within a year
Passengers that have been left mesmerised by the art installations on display at the airport's new terminal building will be getting more of an artistic touch in the near future.
Passengers with time on their hands can unwind at the art exhibits on display at T2. File pic
Airport authorities said that the art works on show is only half of the project and three thematic compositions are yet to be implemented at the city's newest museum. The art program, called âJaya He' comprises of two sections: âLayered Narratives', which encompasses the arrivals area and âThresholds of India', an art wall spread across the terminal's four levels.
Artsy T2
This art wall is split into six themes: âIndia Elemental', âIndia Global', âIndia's Silent Sentinels', âIndia Seamless', âIndia Greets' and âIndia Moves'. Of these, the first three aesthetically pleasing works have been implemented and have created quite a stir after T2 was thrown open last Wednesday.
The three themes yet to be included are huge structures that will be procured from various parts of the country. "The chariots that are being installed in the thematic composition of âIndia Moves' are so heavy that they require many people to handle them. These unique structures will surely amaze people," said a Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) official.
Authorities said that the eastern wing of the airport would take a year to complete before it is thrown open. "Presently, what passengers are experiencing is the west section of the airport, and the eastern part of the terminal will be functional only after a year," added the official. The swanky airport is spread across a total area of 439,203 square metres and is capable of handling 40 million passengers.
