Upon visiting the Blume Library to view the exhibition, my initial expectations were that of student's work, instead I was pleasantly surprised to see a majority of photographic artwork from Rama Tiru. Tiru, a professional artist, is exhibiting her work titled "Moment/Alternate Moment." Of these pieces, the one that struck me as most relatable and wildly telling of a culture was, "Taj for the Locals."
The archival photo-print with an acid free mat is a glimpse into the lives of Indian people, of whom are separated from the hustle and bustle of tourism often seen at the Taj Mahal. Along the Yamuna River, away from the popular site, is the location of where the photograph was first taken. The river, utilized by locals primarily for sanitation
The archival photo-print with an acid free mat is a glimpse into the lives of Indian people, of whom are separated from the hustle and bustle of tourism often seen at the Taj Mahal. Along the Yamuna River, away from the popular site, is the location of where the photograph was first taken. The river, utilized by locals primarily for sanitation