Kirit Kiran is a documentary photographer and filmmaker who loves mobilephone-based photography. A Goldsmiths graduate, he has been working with independent studios and filmmakers, while he plans setting up his own eponymous visual studio. An avid traveller, he turns his lens to capture moments, mayhem and the magic that the urban conundrum around us inspires. Also, he loves drama, one that is present and yet conspicuous by its absence. Here is where he seeks entry in, or rather intervenes in with his unassuming cell-phone camera, an object of stealth which surprises with the clarity achieved. The pure volition expressed and exercised, through image-making is fascinating for him.
Here are some telling images from his photo reel on the 17th Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, capturing its energy and creativity, which took place in Mumbai this February.
Aerial beauties at Kala Ghoda adding colour to the grey skyscape of Mumbai
An installation using everyday objects – kettle and glasses – innovating the mundane
A modernist’s take on ubiquitous love with this sculpture, at once kitsch and conceptual
Suspended spirals of colour add to the aura of a festival celebrating the arts
Artworks dotting the festival landscape, standing out in their eccentricities
You can follow the artist on his Instagram handle – kiritkiran
Story Credit – Shabnam Srivastava
