Poocha Vimaanam / The Cat Flight Installed at the Fort Kochi Water Metro Station

The installation of Poocha Vimaanam / The Cat Flight at the Fort Kochi Water Metro station is a beautiful example of how the Kochi Biennale Foundation is extending art beyond gallery walls into everyday public spaces.

About the Sculpture
- Created from discarded clothing collected across Kerala, symbolizing transformation and collective effort.
- Inner metal frame designed by Arjun S. Sasikumar and Govind Rajamani.
- Built during a three-day public workshop, with visitors of all ages attaching fabric pieces.
- Evokes themes of rest, playfulness, and shared creativity, encouraging reflection amidst daily life.

Public Art & Engagement
- First installed on the Art Room roof during the Biennale, now relocated to the Water Metro station.
- Extends its life in a transit space, inviting commuters to encounter art in their routine.
- Embodies KBF’s vision of public art as a shared social experience.

The ABC Programme
- Led by Blaise Joseph (Programme Lead) and Neethu K.S. (Programme Associate).
- Focuses on creative learning environments, not producing artists but nurturing imagination and collaboration.
- Runs Art Rooms in schools and public spaces, including the Biennale’s Children’s Art Gallery.
- Supported by Kochi Water Metro Limited, volunteers, and local workers for installation.

This project is a striking reminder of how art can be participatory, sustainable, and woven into the rhythms of urban life. It’s not just a sculpture—it’s a community-built symbol of creativity and rest that now greets thousands of daily commuters.