A new photography exhibition has recently been opened for visitors at Lokyata Art Gallery, organized by the Luna Arts. This exhibition includes a wide range of high-quality, newly conceptualized, and breathtaking pictures that provoke people to think about the works. Apart from the images of humans with the emotional element, a few landscapes are also there. It’s a must-scrutinize opportunity for young artists to evaluate, examine, and coherently understand the imagery that it holds. The act of clicking with a purpose is depicted distinctly, evoking a profound sense of satisfaction and fueling the wonderment of the mind to contemplate the concealed revelations it yearns to unveil.
Ashesh, a photographer from the exhibition, told us, “I am from Banaras, and I am pursuing my undergraduate graduation from Allahabad University in media production. I started my photography five years ago and always look for some human element in my works. I was walking around the banks of the river Ganga in Allahabad, and it was around 2:30 at night, and I found a family doing some practices and rituals. One of their family members was possessed, and they were performing some activities to free the person. I am driven by the desire to capture the deep emotions within individuals, and I am adamant about avoiding any titles for my photographs. I truly believe in allowing people to delve into my work and interpret it uniquely and personally. I captured a rally during Shiva Ratri and found my images, which I call divine chaos.”
Another Photographer, Anuj, told us, “I click pictures as a hobby, and I like clicking monochromatic works. First of all, I want to see photographs in print. When it comes to photography as a print medium, my motivation for capturing images is always to be chosen for placement in prestigious magazines or exhibitions. I always go for a message and deep meaning in my pictures. I participate in different collections across the country and abroad as well. This exhibition will allow the visitors to see a wide range of work. They can be motivated to choose photography as an art medium, or they can understand this particular field of art”.
The co-founder and director Smita of Luna informed us about selecting from scratch, “The exhibition is called Aurora, and it’s our second exhibition and ninth show in the last two years.” There is a two-stage evaluation process; we go through the documents, their pictures, their resume, and bios. After that, we do their interviews to know their thoughts and understanding of the pictures. Apart from different themes, we go for symmetry, representation of India’s cultural values, histories, or the authentic culture of India in modern times. We focus on the remote places or the unheard voices from different places in India. We include nature, architecture, or simply human values. We don’t go for one subject or one theme.
We are still learning, observing, meeting with people, enhancing, evaluating, analyzing, and all the things going on in our photography exhibition. It isn’t easy to find monetary gains through photography exhibitions; We didn’t have a financial motive behind this exhibition. We just wanted to create a platform for young artists. It isn’t easy to find photography exhibitions these days, and our only motive is to provide a platform to all the photographers. The younger generation is drifting apart from their roots, so a deeper look into culture is required and essential.”
Jenya Verma, the Vice President of Lokyata Arts, told us, “My initial idea for hosting a photography exhibition was to showcase the different cultures of India through photography and put out the artistic vision of several artists from all over India and captivate audiences with visually compelling images. As a photographer, I understand how images can capture moments that evoke emotions and tell stories, making instances last forever.”
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