"The Echo of Exhaust" is a powerful artistic statement on the pervasive impact of vehicle emissions in India’s urban centers. Using the front portion of an auto-rickshaw, a symbol of urban India, this installation transforms recycled license plates into a striking representation of the millions of vehicles that contribute to the suffocating smog in our cities. The license plates, worn and weathered, form a mosaic that reflects the diversity of India while highlighting the universal problem of pollution. Each plate tells a story of a vehicle that has left its mark on the environment, collectively symbolizing the overwhelming scale of the issue. A rusted headlight protrudes from the installation, symbolizing the blinding reality of pollution that we often choose to ignore. It does not illuminate, but instead serves as a reminder of the environmental damage we’ve become blind to a light that no longer guides us but rather underscores our misguided path. Mounted against a weathered, textured wall, the piece evokes a city scarred by time and neglect. The once-vibrant colors of the auto-rickshaw are now muted and grimy, mirroring the loss of clarity and vitality in our urban spaces due to relentless pollution. "The Echo of Exhaust" challenges viewers to confront the everyday objects and systems that contribute to environmental degradation. It is a call to action, urging us to reconsider our relationship with the environment and take meaningful steps towards sustainable change.