ARTIST STATEMENT/BIO
For me Landscape photography is not just painting the light of nature but more of an escape into another realm. My creative journey is guided by the profound belief in the therapeutic power of nature and its ability to heal the human psyche, It’s like entering into a dimension that’s hidden behind the curtains of sunrises and sunsets. I delve into the transformative power of nature and its profound influence on Psychological healing. Drawing inspiration from the captivating beauty of the natural world, I aim to create visual narratives that evoke a sense of introspection, rejuvenation and connection. I heal myself, my mind, my soul by exposing it to the vastness of nature. The incredible solace that I attain by indulging into its mysteries.
My work goes beyond the mere representation of landscapes. Each artworks is a reflection of my personal journey towards healing and self-discovery, as well as an invitation for viewers to embark on their own path of inner exploration. Nature, with its vastness and tranquility, becomes a metaphorical mirror that mirrors our own inner landscapes, inviting us to confront our emotions, fears, and hopes. My compositions are a carefully crafted invitations for viewers to embark on a contemplative journey, it aims to encapsulate the intangible qualities of emotional resilience, serenity, and rejuvenation. By juxtaposing the grandeur of nature with the fragility of the human condition, I seek to evoke a sense of awe and contemplation, enabling viewers to reconnect with their own inner selves and find solace in the process.
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In addition to my broader exploration of psychological healing through fine art landscape photography, I have embarked on two personal projects: "Freedom to Live" and “UMe”, that hold deep significance to me. "Freedom to Live" is a project that does not provide the definition of freedom but raises a question of what actually freedom is. Each picture in the series has its unique story and gives a different perspective to the idea of freedom. On the other hand "UMe" is an intimate exploration of the connection between nature and the self. In this series, I’ve used a tree as a symbol to express the emotions and the state of mind when a human soul is in isolation.
Ultimately, my goal as a fine art landscape photographer is to create images that transcend the visual realm and serve as sanctuary for psychological healing, encouraging viewers to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and inner harmony through the lens of nature.
Born and raised in the society where traditions and cultures bounds the perimeters of personal thoughts and expressions, I always had this urge of breaking through and setting off to find the true meaning of existence, the actual understanding of life where no boundaries could stop me from finding the path that I chose to walk on. This urge of exploration shaped my vision that led me to create visuals that challenge the notion of reality or the expressions that have formed by the practices of the past. As a result, I ended up working on a personal project ‘ Bedil Dilli ‘, It is a documentation of my own experience in the city of facades, Capital of India, Delhi,. It contains thought-provoking imageries that directly challenge the definition of a metropolitan city and its functionality. All photographs in the project are inspired by the actual struggles of my subjects.
ACHIEVEMENTS
GRANTS
2020: International Photography Grant holder by Chiiz USA and The House of Camera
EXHIBITIONS
2022: Nexus & Now, Degree Show exhibition at the Goldsmiths, University of London, London.
2021: Connected: Lost & Found, An Art exhibition at the Goldsmiths, University of London, London.
2020: Photographs exhibited in International Art Exhibition 3D gallery, Berlin, Germany, curated by ProfBadar Jahan, AMU India.
2020: Co-Curated Photography exhibition ‘P o s t c a r d s to Gandhi ‘A narrative on Climate change and Sustainable energy celebrating the 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. JMI|New Delhi.
2019: Photo series “Freedom to Live” exhibited at Modoo Gallery in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
2019: Photos exhibited at Blank Wall Gallery, Athens, Greece.
2019: Photos exhibited on CAA-NRC protest as a part of Safdar Hashmi Memorial, curated by Ram Rehman at Constitution Club of India, New Delhi.
2017: Photos exhibited at zonal NASA for Rubens Trophy, India
WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS
2021:Conductedanonlinephotographyworkshopanddeliveredalectureon‘SURREALISM’-PhotoshopandGraphic designing in Photography ‘. In collaboration with TGC-TOTAL GRAPHIC CLASSES, New Delhi, India
2020: Invited for an online photography workshop on ‘CREATE AT HOME - How to create travel images from households’, Organised by The Architect with class.
2019: Conducted a 2-day photography workshop and delivered a lecture on ‘Composing the Frame’ at F/O Architecture & Ekistics, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
AWARDS & PUBLICATIONS
2020: Shortlisted (Top 5) Historic photographer of the year award 2020 organised by trip historic UK.
2018: Bagged 1st special mention in the National photography competition on the theme ‘Urban Eco- Systems’ held during National Seminar Architecture for Masses, New Delhi, India
2018: Bagged 1st prize in photography competition titled Bagh, Ganj, Sarai held at M.F Hussain Art Gallery, New Delhi in the International Conference on Islamic Art and Architecture (ICIAA).
2015: Awarded 1st Prize at State Level (Delhi) in 'Click-o-mania', organised by NIFT (National Institute of Fashion
Technology), Delhi.
2015: Invited by National Geographic Channel for a seminar on Photography.
2015 – 2018: Convenor Photography Club – F/O Architecture and Ekistics, Jamia Millia Islamia, NewDelhi.
2013: Bagged 1st Prize in the College Photography Event 'Tangelo Town' organised by Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
PUBLISHED IN PRINT
2020: Print publication in The Week Junior UK magazine. Showcasing of the Historic photographer award 2020 winners. 5th December 2020 issue, Pg. no 16.
2020: Published in Outlook India – Outlook India July 2020 Vol-2-The coronavirus outbreak piles morepressure on India’s biomedical waste disposal system
PUBLISHED ONLINE
2020: Published in Outlook Traveler Website.
2019: Published in Outlook India – Single and Photo feature
2019: Photo featured in an AV made by The Quint (media website), supporting a poem by Aamir Aziz India
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