Kumari Nahappan’s pineapple sculptures draw from the fruit’s long-standing symbolism as an emblem of hospitality and prosperity. Once prized as a rare luxury and displayed to honour guests, the pineapple became a visual shorthand for welcome and generosity across cultures. In Chinese tradition, it is especially linked to good fortune, as its name suggests the arrival of wealth.
Reimagined in sculptural form, the pineapple shifts from a historical delicacy to a contemporary symbol of celebration. Its familiar crown and textured body carry cultural memory, while its enlarged presence turns a domestic fruit into a public gesture of warmth. Through this transformation, the pineapple becomes less about status and more about shared abundance.
This work is available for acquisition. Pricing and availability details are provided upon enquiry through the studio at kumarinahappan@hotmail.com or macstudiok@gmail.com
Kumari Nahappan’s pineapple sculptures draw from the fruit’s long-standing symbolism as an emblem of hospitality and prosperity. Once prized as a rare luxury and displayed to honour guests, the pineapple became a visual shorthand for welcome and generosity across cultures. In Chinese tradition, it is especially linked to good fortune, as its name suggests the arrival of wealth.
Reimagined in sculptural form, the pineapple shifts from a historical delicacy to a contemporary symbol of celebration. Its familiar crown and textured body carry cultural memory, while its enlarged presence turns a domestic fruit into a public gesture of warmth. Through this transformation, the pineapple becomes less about status and more about shared abundance.
This work is available for acquisition. Pricing and availability details are provided upon enquiry through the studio at kumarinahappan@hotmail.com or macstudiok@gmail.com
