Anushka Nair – Roo(u)ting

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In the publication Roo(u)ting, performance artist and writer Anushka Nair challenges the conventional associations of the term “vegetative,” often linked to passiveness and decay. Instead, she highlights the vital role of vegetal matter as a source of existence, sustenance, beauty, and hope. By exploring the dynamic and interconnected nature of plants, Nair introduces a conceptual and artistic methodology that emphasizes the importance of rhizomatic networks, where plants engage in lively exchanges of energy and information.

This work advocates for an embodied form of co-existence with plant life, urging readers to transcend traditional human-centric perspectives and recognize the agency of the natural world. Through **Roo(u)ting**, Nair fosters an understanding of plants as active participants in a broader ecosystem, encouraging deep, symbiotic relationships that enrich our connection to nature.

By reflecting on these relationships, the publication invites us to envision a harmonious existence where humans and plants thrive together, highlighting the profound interconnectedness of all living beings and the importance of nurturing these bonds for a sustainable future.