Exploring Vulnerability: Nitesh Mohanty’s Photobook 'Nowhere / Now Here'
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Hindustan Times
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Nitesh Mohanty's photobook 'Nowhere / Now Here' chronicles his journey as a caregiver to his wife, Diya, during her battle with a brain tumor. The black-and-white images capture vulnerability and intimacy, inviting readers to reflect on their own emotions. Released in 2020, the book resonates with themes of loss and humanity's collective grief.
- 01Nitesh Mohanty's photobook documents his wife's battle with a brain tumor.
- 02The book features black-and-white images that evoke vulnerability and intimacy.
- 03It encourages readers to reflect on their own feelings through its unique format.
- 04The release year, 2020, aligns with the global sense of loss during the pandemic.
- 05The photobook's small size enhances its intimate engagement.
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Nitesh Mohanty's photobook, Nowhere / Now Here, serves as a poignant chronicle of his experience as a caregiver to his wife, Diya, during her struggle with a brain tumor. Through thousands of black-and-white images taken over 12 years, Mohanty captures the essence of vulnerability and intimacy, portraying the mundane aspects of life intertwined with deep emotions of grief, longing, and love. The book's format, featuring sections with poetic titles instead of traditional chapters, allows readers to engage with the content on a personal level, reflecting on their own feelings. Released in 2020, during a time of collective loss due to the pandemic, the book resonates with a universal sense of absence and loneliness. Mohanty's artistic background, shaped by his education at the JJ School of Art in Mumbai and the National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad, is evident in the thoughtful presentation of the images. The small size of the book enhances its intimate nature, inviting readers to explore and revisit its themes of mortality and vulnerability.
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