Varuna Vessel

Working together for about seven years now, The Yok & Sheryo have created site-specific murals and installations across the globe. The duo is known for its playful and spooky illustrative artworks in dialogue with the contexts they operate within. Here, with the support of Arthat Collective, The Yok & Sheryo have created an installation inspired by the fishing culture within Sassoon Dock, connecting it to South Asian mythology. "These boats help the fishermen with their day-to-day lives. We see a parallel connection between the boats and the Makara - the creature that helps Lord Varuna navigate the ocean,” explains Sheryo. By sourcing local materials, the duo use a fishing boat as a foundation to create an art intervention that highlights how these are vehicles of greatness and livelihood.