In Transit - Photography Catalogue

In Transit Ayesha Parikh

In Transit The photographs in this catalogue were part of a solo exhibition held at Herwitz Gallery, CEPT campus in Ahmedabad, India from 4th Jan 2011 to 9th Jan 2011.

Thinking of ‘the self’ as an ever-evolving being, this is a personal take on the effects of an alien culture on Ayesha’s transient self.

Piece by piece the photographs form a catalogue of memories, which expresses various moods or recalls the days when certain realizations dawned. New experiences always bring with it distractions that wiggle their way into the forefront at times, and so the journey for Ayesha has had its share of detours. In time, these explorations have contributed to defining her as a person, although this definition is not marked in stone yet and so as conveyed by the title, she is ‘in transit’.

28 photographed moments over various occasions; but they represent a larger time period in Ayesha’s life. Strung together, the work marks a period of new exposure and thought throughout her stay away from home.

That day when I was a tourist, Limited Edition of 10 prints, Archival Paper, 42 x 30�

That day when I was dressed for polo, Limited Edition of 10 prints, Archival Paper, 42 x 30�

That day when the poster caught my eye, Limited Edition of 10 prints, Archival Paper, 42 x 30�

That day when Dolce & Gabbana distracted me from the Duomo, Limited Edition of 10 prints, Archival Paper, 20 x 30�

That day when the space was cluttered, Limited Edition of 10 prints, Archival Paper, 20 x 30�

That day when I was influenced, Set of 4, Limited Edition of 10 prints, Archival Paper, 30 x 20�

That day when skin painting wasn’t appalling, Limited Edition of 10 prints, Archival Paper, 30 x 20�

That day when we fought, Limited Edition of 10 prints, Archival Paper, 42 x 30�

That day when my future was bright, Limited Edition of 10 prints, Archival Paper, 30 x 42�

That day when I was not the only photographer, Limited Edition of 10 prints, Archival Paper, 30 x 42�

That day when it was a weekday, Limited Edition of 10 prints, Archival Paper, 20 x 30�

That day when I started loving London, Set of 4, Limited Edition of 10 prints, Archival Paper, 30 x 20�

That day when the meaning of productivity changed on me, Set of 3, Limited Edition of 10 prints, Archival Paper, 20 x 30�

That day when the match was blocked, Limited Edition of 10 prints, Archival Paper, 30 x 20�

That day when I wanted to be the ball boy, Limited Edition of 10 prints, Archival Paper, 20 x 30�

That day when bicycles were faster than cars, Limited Edition of 10 prints, Archival Paper, 30 x 42�

That day when the advertisements were apt, Limited Edition of 10 prints, Archival Paper, 30 x 20�

That day when swimming away was tempting, Limited Edition of 10 prints, Archival Paper, 30 x 20�

That day when I was invincible, Set of 2, Limited Edition of 10 prints, Archival Paper, 20 x 30�

Ayesha Parikh started her career as a photographer after a short course under the guidance of her mentor Shri Ketan Modi in August 2007.

At the time, it was intended as an aide in documenting her efforts as a development research associate after graduating as an economist from the University of Warwick, UK. The power of documentation mixed with art as a form of expression engulfed Ayesha into a new world of never ending creativity and she has not looked back since. Even after a demanding time schedule as a Chartered Accountant for KPMG, London, her avid interest in photography has ensured dedication and commitment to this art to the point where it is taking over as a means of subsistence.

Ayesha recently exhibited this collection of photographs as part of a solo show at Herwitz Gallery, popularly called Amdavad ni Gufa, from the 4th of January 2011 to the 9th of January 2011. Ayesha has previously exhibited photographs in group shows such as ‘Reflections’ – a Women’s Day exhibition by 6 women photographers in 2009 as well as various exhibitions organized by the Photography club of Ahmedabad.

Ayesha Parikh ayesha_parikh@hotmail.com www.ayeshaparikh.com www.flickr.com/photos/ayeshaparikh

Catalogue Designed by Revanta Sarabhai