Ripan Biswas

Ripan Biswas belongs from a small village in Cooch Behar, India. He has done masters in Environmental Science. In 2008, he started nature photography. Macro photography of insects is a special attraction to him. His pictures are published in various national and international magazines such as BBC Wildlife magazine, World of Animals Magazine, Sanctuary Asia etc. He is the winner in “Animal Portrait” category of the “ Wildlife Photographer of the year” competition organized by Natural History Museum, London. ripanb2

Sawfly Larva Nikon D750 90mm F/16 1/400 ISO400

Swordfighter Nikon D500 410mm F/8 1/1600 ISO800

The Toss Nikon D500 500mm F/6.3 1/1600 ISO800

Bubble Boy Nikon D750 90mm F/14 1/200 ISO250

Mating Frogs Nikon D750 90mm F/14 1/640 ISO6400

Toad and Termites Nikon D750 15mm F/4 1/125 ISO400

Hungry Toad Nikon D750 15mm F/4 1/25 ISO800

Parasites Nikon D5200 55mm F-n/a 1/125 ISO200

Dead Troops Talk - 1992

Dead Troops Talk by Jeff Wall Is definitely considered to be one of the most important photographs that show case the originality of old is always gold. Jeff Wall is one of the most important and crucial parts of the emerging photographers to be successful in the last several years in the field of artists working and living in the Canadian region.

He started to pick up his career in a small, however, is a devoted community that involved conceptual artists in the capital city of Canada i.e Vancouver. He is very well credited and recognized worldwide for expanding the scope and territory of contemporary photography.

Jeff Wall usually ideates the photographs that capture and showcase moments of various conceptual and resolving strategies, strange resonance, that vary in the current technologically advanced modern world. Certainly having a focus on history and literature.

One of the most subtle usages of his historical painting journey is to reflect upon the theoretical climate of the artistic world. Some of the most subtextual layers that the photographer interests in going deeper, involve the critics of the gaze, the naturalistic representation, and the current economic market.

Critiques of the gaze, the nature of representation for the market economy are present in his work. These subtextual layers invite the photographer to go deeper into his research. He is recognized worldwide to create staged transparencies that have emerged massively in the last 30 years.

However, talking about this prestigious photograph captured by Jeff Wall in the year 1992. The photograph depicts an intricate fictional scene resembling the scenario from a Zombie Horror film in a war zone. The photograph has also been staged providing insight on the integral parts of soldiers coming back to life on an ongoing battlefield. A lot of people have showcased emotional responses towards this photograph. Opinions ranging from positives to negatives in an area of newfound transcendence. Along with this, if we consider a strange paradox, the troops appear to be connected through their interpersonal relations and compound their own actions showcasing their historical meaning.

The above picture depicts a hallucinatory scene in which the soldiers seem to be reanimated and engaging with each other that may have just been killed on the battlefield. The “Dialogue of The Dead” is what the artist wants to describe to this photograph in general. Moreover, these troops are considered to be from a soviet patrol that led to an ambush in Afghanistan during the ongoing wars over occupation in the year 1980.

There are several varieties of responses to the experience of free animation and death. a note of macabre levity is showcased by 3 of the soldiers clowning down in their own wounds. Jeff Wall suggests black humor as one of the possible reactions to such kinds of circumstances that involved distressed responses of their comrades.

Definitely, with all due respect, the photographer has carefully constructed a beautiful and marvelous piece of painting. Although the work was done in a temporarily staged gigantic studio, the photograph is actually staged involving live performers, customized costumes, make-up professionals, and a little bit of special effects. The final image is the result of several other small parts compiled and assembled with the help of a digital montage.

Nishad Kinhikar nishad@chiiz.com

Nishad Kinhikar, is a 21-years-old budding engineer, passionate world citizen, and a youthful individual looking to innovate and inspire all with his sweet words. “Aiming to Bring the change, one step at a time,” he quoted. nishadkinhikar4