A RENDEZVOUS WITH HEMANT KHANDELWAAL (ARTIST'S STATEMENT)

Fascination with ways of communication without words led me on a journey of exploration of different art forms as diverse as tabla, sculpture, sketching, design and photography. It is however the magic of creating images on film that enraptures me. Over the years this passion has developed into my profession.

I believe that photography happens at a sub-conscious level. I constantly challenge myself to reveal the hidden world of imagery that exists beyond the obvious to reflect a deeper awareness of the self and the ways in which we perceive the world around us. My pictures conjure a sense of freedom. They embody a spirit of adventure and abandon derived from my love for travelling and interacting with new people and other cultures.

The interplay of light, style, mood, the background and the concept is the magic of photography which continues to inspire me to create images which are vivid and alive.