Recollections in Haldi & Light

2020 - Code, Lumen Prints, Turmeric Anthotypes

Recollections in Haldi & Light uses a pre-trained machine learning depth-detection model to create silhouettes from my family photographs. These silhouettes are then used to produce digital negatives and printed on expired photo paper and turmeric anthotypes. The prints are meant to evoke a sense of shared memory and loss. The use of the turmeric anthotype process brings a ritual dimension to the work as turmeric (haldi) is considered an auspicious material and is also a familiar element in South Asian cuisine and culture.

silhouettes of two figures one appears to be a baby

silhouettes of at least five figures posing for a portrait

silhouettes of two figures interacting with each other but very unclear

silhouettes of four figures. One appears to be handing something to another in the foreground

an old white wall is covered in many images of silhouetted figures. Some images are yellowish in color while others are a warm grey.

Installation view. an old white wall is covered in many images of silhouetted figures. Some images are yellowish in color while others are a warm grey.

Installation view. A family photo album contains images of silhouetted figures. A brown hand is flipping thorugh the pages.

Album.

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