Bridge SS25 presents
Bonseng Sangma
b. 1995, Lives & works in New Delhi, India
Bonseng Sangma, also known as Coco, originally from Garo Hills, Meghalaya is a multidisciplinary artist based in Delhi. He is actively engaged in the realms of fashion and art. Starting as an apparel designer at Lovebirds Studio, Coco’s creative pursuits extend beyond fashion, encompassing graphic design, visual arts, and music production. Currently, he is exploring drag as an art form, blending his expertise in fashion with performance art to craft compelling narratives. Coco’s collaborations include Lovebirds, Vogue, Architectural Digest, Divyam Mehta, Isharya, Motherland Magazine, Yavi, Urvashi Kaur and Studio Rigu.
Firi Rahman
b. 1990, Lives & works in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Firi Rahman’s (b. 1990, Colombo) work is often concerned with the contentious relationship between humankind and the animal kingdom. He is particularly interested in the interactions between animals and urban environments, and the responsibility societies share in protecting biodiversity. His works brought to life through his sombre and monochromatic style, are an intimate and sensitive engagement with wildlife. Even in their minimalism, the dexterity of his skill and close engagement with the subject imbues it with a palpable quality — compelling an empathetic response from the viewer.
Margn
Founded in 20XX, Operates out of New Delhi, India
MARGN is a contemporary design house that navigates the notions of protection, preservation, shelter or what all makes us human through clothing, sculptures and installations by merging disparate elements of our Indian upbringing into compelling personal stories.
Their primary idea is to study and interpret human systems. Humans have developed peculiar systems for packaging, building homes, or protecting our bodies, based on our instinctual need for survival. It all boils down to protecting ourselves, our loved ones, or objects of value to us. Through Margn, we aim to channel our cerebral and emotional understanding of these systems to ingeminate the thought that despite geographical, political and cultural divides, we as humans are similar in our ways of being no matter who we are and where we are from.
Meera Dureja
b. 199X, Lives & works in New Delhi, India
Meera Dureja is a designer and artist who transforms leather into sculptural expressions, exploring its potential through moulding, sculpting, and evolving its form. With a deep understanding of the material, she explores its potential, moulding and sculpting it into intricate, flowing forms. As the founder of Banjaaran Studio, she has spent years working with leather artisans, mastering the nuances of the craftsmanship. Her expertise in footwear design has given her an intuitive grasp of structure, movement, and durability, skills she now applies to sculptural leatherwork. Blending traditional techniques with experimental processes, Meera expands the possibilities of leather as a medium. Her work bridges craft and concept, with each piece revealing layers of transformation, materiality, and structure.
Rel Robinson
b. 1995, Lives & works in Los Angeles, USA
Rel robinson is an artist and writer based in San Francisco. Working in and around photography, fiber, research, text, and archival methodologies, her practice superimposes the affectual and the abject and aims to develop a language with the ephemeral. She holds a BFA from San Francisco Art Institute and has most recently exhibited at Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, Novato; Anglim Trimble, San Francisco; Los Angeles Melrose Botanical Garden, Los Angeles; Glogauair, Berlin, Germany; Gallery 16, San Francisco, CA; Delaplane, San Francisco, CA; Et al., San Francisco, CA; and staircase, San Francisco, CA. She is an independent critic, contributing writer to KQED Arts, and founder of Conventional Projects, an artist-edition publication.
Siddhant Dhariwal
b. 199X, Lives & works in Mumbai, India
Siddhant Dhariwal is a visionary product designer turned entrepreneur, deeply rooted in Indian culture and driven by a passion for merging tradition with modern design sensibilities. After studying product design, Siddhant took the leap to establish his eponymous light design studio in 2022. Inspired by his Marwadi heritage's entrepreneurial spirit and the rich cultural tapestry of India, his studio has become a haven for bespoke lighting and home decor pieces that not only transform spaces but also tell stories of India's timeless craftsmanship. As a designer, Siddhant is committed to preserving India's cultural legacy while pushing the boundaries of innovation. His designs are a testament to the country's rich heritage & culture, blended seamlessly with contemporary- modern aesthetics.
The Vernacular Modern
Founded in 20XX, Operates out of Bangalore, India
The Vernacular Modern is a design studio that aims to work for artisan pride, creating designs that narrate the history and knowledge of their craft. They envision a platform for design communication and knowledge exchange that documents and celebrates traditional crafts in a modern context. Committed to making vernacular crafts mainstream, they seek to rejuvenate artisans’ interest in their craft lineage and inspire a deeper connection to their heritage. Through their efforts, The Vernacular Modern aspires to contribute to a much-needed craft revolution, redefining the relevance and vitality of artisanal traditions in contemporary life.
