ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Ruchita explores photography as a means of recording light, not just as a form of image-making, but also as a way of capturing the impression of light as it travels through the world interacting with surface, material, texture and shape. Through the practice of historical photographic techniques she traces the evidence of these journeys with lens-based and camera-less methods, deploying the alchemy of earth, air, sunlight and water to speak to the universal sensations of awe and wonder. In her hands paper, fabric, wood and stone become registers of time and place, season and change mixing memory with speculation.
Working primarily with the mediums of cyanotypes and anthotypes, colour forms a strong element in Ruchita’s work, especially the colour blue. She applies the emotional, cultural and historic associations of blue-ness to expressions of sea, sky and water, using sunlight as a catalyst in the conception and execution of works.
She is influenced by modernist design and Zen philosophy. Her experience in graphic design and scenography juxtaposes with a love of poetry, science fiction, astronomy and natural history.
Ruchita’s work has been exhibited at Apre Art House, Mumbai and in exhibitions held by Chennai Photo Biennale. She conducts workshops in the cyanotype printing process.
