Twelve lens-based artists present thought-provoking imagery

The advent of photography stirred the way visual art was perceived. Since a photograph could depict the world more accurately and realistically, artists had to reinvent themselves. And hence came the portrayal of expression and emotion, primarily through paintings and drawings, or three-dimensional forms. Over the past few decades, life came a full circle with photography actively being used to narrate expressive stories, going beyond capturing the world as is.

‘what you see?, marks the launch of Photo Incept, a gallery focused on lens-based practices from the region. The show comprises of selected artists chosen from an open call soliciting portfolios. Each practice pushes the paradigm of image making. Photographs capturing a fleeting moment that is entrenched in deep emotion, images that are altered to build a narrative, and innovative use of material and process are key to the curatorial vision of the exhibit.

Photo Incept aspires to bring forward the best of early to mid-career lens-based practices from the region. Taking a mentor first approach, we aim to provide a platform that expands the artistic approach and appreciation for photographic works.

ARTISTS

Ahamed Abdullah Firdousi (9)

Ashima Raizada (3)

Asif Imran (11)

Dhaivat Shah (8)

Inayat Ullah (4)

Maitreyi More (4)

Moona Fazal (5)

Nilanjan Das (14)

Shop Photographs

Motia (edition 3 of 7) - Ariba Akhlaque · Archival Print on Paper – edition of 7 · 11.7 × 16.5 in · ₹ 26,250.00

Bombay Visits, Edition 6 of 7 - Ariba Akhlaque · Archival Print on Paper · 11.7 × 16.5 in · ₹ 26,250.00

Untitled (edition 1/3) - ANIRUDH ACHARYA · Archival pigment print on 308 GSM paper, 100% Cotton Hahnemuhle photo rag fine art paper · 17.0 × 21.0 in · ₹ 33,600.00

‘Mapping Time and Terrain (II) – 10’ Edition: 2/3 - Asif Imran · Photo manipulation, Archival Print · 12.0 × 9.0 in · ₹ 12,600.00

‘Mapping Time and Terrain (II) – 4’ Edition: 2/3 - Asif Imran · Photo manipulation, Archival Print · 12.0 × 9.0 in · ₹ 12,600.00

‘Mapping Time and Terrain (II) – 3’ Edition: 2/3 - Asif Imran · Photo manipulation, Archival Print · 12.0 × 9.0 in · ₹ 12,600.00

Afraid But Can Be Me (Edition 3/3) - Inayat Ullah · Archival inkjet prints (Giclee) · 28.0 × 20.0 in · ₹ 33,600.00

Surpass - (Edition 3/7) - Maitreyi More · Digital Print on Canvas · 24.0 × 30.0 in · ₹ 49,875.00

In Search of Comfort Zone (unique) - Nilanjan Das · Serigraphy on paper · 65.0 × 29.0 in · ₹ 84,000.00

Fragmented memory (set of 9) (Edition 1/3) - Dhaivat Shah · Digital Print on archival paper · 9.0 × 9.0 in · ₹ 72,450.00

Connect (Edition 2/7) - Maitreyi More · Digital Print on Canvas · 24.0 × 30.0 in · ₹ 49,875.00

Look Around Before You Are Lost (Edition 1/3) - Inayat Ullah · Archival inkjet prints (Giclee) · 28.0 × 20.0 in · ₹ 33,600.00

Ruins remain (Edition 1/3) - Inayat Ullah · Archival inkjet prints (Giclee) · 20.0 × 28.0 in · ₹ 33,600.00

Value The Light (Edition 1/5) - Inayat Ullah · Archival inkjet print (Giclee) · 20.0 × 28.0 in · ₹ 33,600.00

In My Dreams - (Edition 1/5) - Ashima Raizada · Archival Print · ₹ 33,600.00

Memory Circles (set of 3) - (Edition 1/5) - Ashima Raizada · Archival Print · ₹ 50,400.00

Memory Circles (set of 3) - (Edition 1/5) - Ashima Raizada · Archival Print · ₹ 50,400.00

Khair - (Edition 1/4) - Ahamed Abdullah Firdousi · Digital Collage on Archival Paper · 16.0 × 10.0 in · ₹ 31,500.00