Mumbai artist and sculptor Bandana Jain has sculpted human figures as mannequins, symbolising the passive nature of our consumption-driven society. The cartons they hold serve as canvases, she says, depicting the materialistic aspects that dominate their lives. This sculpture portrays a figure clutching a box filled with junk food, representing the trap of instant gratification and dopamine-induced cravings. Photo Courtesy: Bandana Jain

The Mumbai artist has also created another sculpture portraying a faceless woman whose identity is defined by the cosmetics, jewellery, and gifts she acquires and shares with others. Photo Courtesy: Bandana Jain

She takes a step further by also depicting a man grasping two boxes overflowing with branded clothing, watches, perfumes, shoes, and accessories, highlighting the insatiable human desire for material possessions. Photo Courtesy: Bandana Jain

Jain has taken the liberty to not only show excessive consumption but also a thought-provoking sculpture that portrays a man holding three boxes containing the essentials of life: grain, money, and clothing. This piece reflects the struggles individuals face in today`s competitive and consumer-driven world, where she says, basic needs become overshadowed by the relentless pursuit of wealth and status. Photo Courtesy: Bandana Jain

In this artwork in the `Consumerism` series, Jain explores evolution of humankind in another artwork, revealing how we have progressed from the Stone Age to our current world. "This sculpture serves as a reflection on how our advancements and achievements have led us into a self-imposed trap, wherein we are both the architects and victims of our own relentless progress", she adds. Photo Courtesy: Bandana Jain