Abstract

The thesis project examines the phenomenon and concept of darshan in the context of photography. Interpolating and extrapolating ideas from tenets of Indian philosophy, it presents a perspective on image-making and its relationship to me as an artist. With the artwork mainly situated in the cultural geographies of India and the United States, the text discusses the role of spirituality, light, colour (blue), and walking in my practice. It also references themes of painting and music – raga and rasa that are constructs of Indian musicology – and how they influence the photographic work.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Photography, Artistic--Philosophy; Hindu philosophy; Cyanotypes; Blue in art; Walking in art

Publication Date

5-9-2023

Document Type

Thesis

Student Type

Graduate

Degree Name

Photography and Related Media (MFA)

Department, Program, or Center

School of Photographic Arts and Sciences (CAD)

Advisor

Ahndraya Parlato

Advisor/Committee Member

William Osterman

Advisor/Committee Member

Eduardo Rivera

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

Plan Codes

IMGART-MFA

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