ISSUE: 139 Rohan Dahotre’s striking illustrations are helping to spread awareness of the rich and diverse fauna of our country What launched your passion for wildlife? RD: I started drawing wildlife around seven years back. All species have different forms and features and I wanted to draw them and subconsciously study and understand them. I…
In this issue TINY LITTLE STORIES MINIATURES: RUCHIKA NAMBIAR Creating miniature worlds allows Ruchika Nambiar to continue to play childlike games of make-believe DEVELOPING A DISCOURSE COVER STORY: TAHA AHMAD Documentary photographer Taha Ahmad believes his work has a greater purpose than merely being admired by a select audience for its esthetic value. It’s when…
ISSUE: 132 From being the sole illustrator at a small agency to becoming a partner in one that allows him the freedom to express, Nipen Bhuyan’s focus has always been on learning What does creativity mean to you? NB: Creativity is a form of self-expression of course. It can be extremely satisfying if, through our…
ISSUE: 131 Nachiket Pangare has worked across genres ranging from music videos to feature films, building up an impressive repertoire along with some unforgettable memories! What differentiates a professional cinematographer from an amateur with a camera? NP: With the easy availability of professional cameras nowadays, you find a lot of people out there marketing themselves…
ISSUE: 130 Los Angeles-based filmmaker and narrative visualization specialist, Joshua Dawson uses his architectural training to help throw light on humanitarian and systemic issues that most trouble him How does working with digital platforms compare to working with actual movie sets? JD: Working on actual film sets with low budgets requires a tremendous amount of…
ISSUE: 130 A first-generation Indian American, Badal Patel believes her cultural influences add meaning and purpose to her work as a designer and creative director How has your cultural background shaped the way you design? BP: Design is about problem-solving and having different perspectives is always great when thinking of a solution. My hyphenated background…
ISSUE: 129 Whether engaged in styling or still life photography, Caroline Joseph has a passionate commitment to creating beautiful images that speak Describe your style. What inspires you? CJ: My style is raw, organic and earthy. My photography style has always been about keeping it natural with a play of light. I don’t like to…
While his work at a German marketing agency allows Pragun Agarwal to hone his design skills, his passion for typography has helped them further evolve What role has formal design education played in your career? PA: Growing up, I always had an affinity towards drawing and painting, which led me to discover the field of…
Shivangi Shah’s bespoke light installations reflect a unique blend of Indian and Western cultures How has formal design education in product design impacted your career? SS: While I was pursuing my MA in Product Design at University of the Arts, London, I used to visit and work at various art galleries and museums, where I…
While Devangana Dash has worked on a range of award-winning book covers, she finds much joy in writing and illustrating her own books for children How were you drawn to visual art? DD: It happened very organically. I was that kid who draws and paints and spreads out her bucket of crayons on the floor….
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