I am a photographer and creative director based in Berlin and Kolkata, where my work is informed by research and visual anthropology, exploring the intersection of memory culture, ecology, and archival practices. My interdisciplinary practice is rooted in constructing networks and platforms that empower individuals and communities, aligning with my commitment to democratising and disseminating knowledge.
With over a decade of expertise specialising in documentary and lifestyle photography, I have cultivated a profound understanding of people and their narratives. Embarking on my photographic journey in Kolkata, I began as a photojournalist with humanitarian organisations.I honed my technical skills at Light and Life Academy, Ooty, India and subsequently paved the way for lifestyle photography for global brands at 22 Feet Tribal Worldwide, DDB Mudra. As a key member of the first storytelling platform Untold Collective in India, I led the process of crafting visual narratives for immersive digital storytelling experiences. Driven by the narratives I encountered, I pursued a Master's in Visual and Media Anthropology at University of Münster in Germany. Deeply influenced by archival practices, my thesis navigated the intricate politics of gaze and power dynamics inherent in the act of looking.
My artistic practice extended to my role as the Artistic Co-Director of Oyoun, a Berlin-based cultural organisation, where I conceptualise and develop intersectional projects on decolonial, queer-feminist and migrant perspectives. My initiatives have received support from various organisations, including Nordisk KulturFond, Globus Opstrat, and Senate fur Kultur, Kultustiftunde Des Bundes.