The Printed Canvas

Das and Dhingra haven’t only transferred pretty images from photographic paper onto canvas; each frame is characterised by a close study of the aesthetics of light,composition and subject matter.

Dhingra’s images highlight the life of Tibetan monks living in Delhi,Mcleodganj and Jirang monasteries. He has used an interesting method to highlight their presence,“I shot the entire image in colour,then,using a software called Light Room,I bled the colours out of the subjects in the composition,except the monks,”

says the corporate financier-turned-photographer.

Das,who studied photography in New York,focuses on the rugged architecture of the Mandwa Fort in

MP. His images are heavy with

nostalgia for the time-worn surfaces and are beautiful studies of light. “I’ve mounted the works differently from conventional photographs,” says Das,who has stuck roughly

cut printed canvases over larger painted ones.

Sarin traces the life of her husband’s 84-year-old British grandmother through photographs and memorabilia that have been interestingly displayed in drawers with flickering lights inside them,old cabinets and cupboards. “I’ve also used my background in textile and design to work with the photographs and created some tapestries,” says Sarin.

The exhibition is on till October 9. Contact: 9811422752