CONCEPTUAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHARAD HAKSAR

Sharad Haksar - The name is synonymous with advertising photography for top brands like Ford, Pepsi, Compaq, Kodak, Taj Hotels, Titan and Mercedes Benz. One of the leading photographers in the country, Sharad Haksar's personal work was exhibited at Ambience. This boutique has played host to many art exhibitions, showcasing the top artsists of Chennai, which also makes shopping here a lot more pleasant experience than it already is.

The photo exhibition consists of many photographs that have the feel and finish of an advertisment. The CAPI, CA, USA award winning photograph which is a horse shoe, tied with a shoe lace, 'Broken Bottle' and 'Knots and Crosses' provide an insight into the creativity of the photographer. The exhibition also has a more 'human interest' section about the Bonpo Monastery in Menri, Himachal Pradesh. He presents the monastery in a style that has a rivetingly real effect. The photos of young monks, their picturesque monastery, the masks and Buddha statue, though a cliched subject in photography, have been given a unique perspective. His use of natural lighting to the best effect, is excellent. His people photography is also excellent. He shows young monks in their pensive meditative mood and also more joyous and exuberant moods.

Sharad Haksar trained under Iqbal Mohammed initially, and then started his own company. He has also trained under internationally know cinematographers and photographers in Maine Film and Photographic Workshops. He has worked with leading advertising agencies, fashion houses and magazines, bagging many prestigious clients.

The exhibition is from 3rd through 11th March, 2001. All the photographs on the exhibition are for sale.

Address: Ambience, 37 Bheemanna Garden Road, off C P Ramaswamy Road, Abhiramapuram, Chennai - 600 018. Phone: 4660051

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