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Alumni Corner

FLOATING ROCKS by ex-Sherwoodian AKALP MUKIM

A few weeks ago, as part of the Telangana Government's beau�ficia�on of Hyderabad, an innova�ve
sculpture was added to the city's evolving landscape. A spectacular view of two rocks suspended in air
installed at Moazzamjahi Market Junction in Hyderabad is receiving huge applause.
Akalp Mukim, the brain behind the structure and the sculptor, reveals the science behind – the rocks are
balanced through opposite gravita�onal force. Akalp, an ex-Sherwoodian (ISC 1998-99) has created many
crea�ve and innova�ve installa�ons over the years. It is noteworthy that the hand sculpture at Lakdikapul
was also sculpted by Akalp.
The sculpture made with fibre glass material has a mild steel
pipe inside ac�ng as the support. The base rock moulded is
heavier compared to the one suspended above it to maintain
the sta�c balance. A collabora�ve effort of GHMC and the
sculptor, this piece of art is garnering a�en�on and admira�on.

Our school philosophy lays emphasis on following your passion
and we are proud that one of our alumni has set an ideal
example for us to follow.

Sindhura and Anvitha of ISC XII interviewed Akalp Mukim for Classroom Chronicles.

Sindhura
Good evening Mr. Akalp , I'm Sindhura and my classmate Anvitha , students of ISC (Class XII) represen�ng
the Student Newsle�er Team and the Interact Club of Sherwood Public School. We are excited at this
opportunity to be having this conversa�on with you , hope you're having a nice day.

Akalp
Hey , thanks , you too.

Anvitha
This is Anvitha. We are really happy that you were once part of the Sherwood family , I am super pumped
to be having this interview with you so without any further ado let's dive right in.

Akalp: Thanks ya , let's do it.

Anvitha: What mo�vated you to make such unique sculptures?

Akalp: You find such sculptures abroad and there are in Mumbai too, so when we had a mee�ng with
the Director GHMC we came up with this idea and decided to have one at MJ Market road.

Anvitha: How long did it take for you to complete this?

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