A photography exhibition in the city features mostly stark black and white images of landscapes and architecture in India and beyond

A photography exhibition in the city features mostly stark black and white images of landscapes and architecture in India and beyond

While most photographers are drawn towards colour, for his current show, Jagdish Thackersey has chosen to convert his images in black and white. Titled Monochrome Moments, the collection features work spanning two decades capturing the travels of the artiste. Jagdish admits that he was inspired by ‘50’s Italian photographer Mario Giacomelli and used his technique of editing to reflect the stark black and white, with little room for grey. “For me, black and white, gives more depth and meaning to an image. The impact is far greater than colour. It’s also something different,” says the photographer who takes his camera with him whereever he goes. The images are taken in the Himalayas, Goa, and places as varied as Bali, Thailand and Austria. A few of these works are printed on aluminum as well which is quite unusual. “I had an exhibition in Barcelona in 2009 where it was suggested that I print my photographs on aluminum. It acts as a more striking medium. I really liked the effect and so have done the same with a few works here,” says the artist who has avoided portraits but focused on landscapes and architecture this time around. From a pagoda on a cliff in Bali to a beach in California and the interiors of Fatehpur Sikri, he’s captured it all. What has the artist planned next? “I’m not sure yet but would like to try my hand at street photography or maybe portraits,” he says.