The work represents the people from the “Dalit Colony” from Old Dhaka who are neglected because of their status of their work as cleaners. The open stage is a temporary moving studio where the families from the colony are invited to take their photo taken. I have explored their life with colors and the space in their compound by converting the space to my studio, where they feel totally comfortable.
Young person in a dark dress holds a bright yellow object before a red cloth backdrop.
Elderly person sits beside a cage topped with two white pigeons.
Seated person holds green leaves and flowers while a child peeks from the edge.
Two young people in matching blue uniforms wear painted animal masks before red cloth.
Elderly person in patterned red clothing sits squarely before a red fabric backdrop.
Veiled person sits sideways on a blue stool against red fabric in a narrow alley.
Young person in a red shirt sits on a blue stool before red fabric.
Seated person in patterned clothing is obscured by a bright camera flash.
Person holds a leafy potted plant directly in front of their face.
Young adult in a white jacket sits forward with hands clasped before red cloth.
Person in red-and-gold ceremonial clothing sits while onlookers gather at the edges.
Older person holding a colorful bouquet leans into frame beside the red backdrop.
Adult holds a bundled infant in a narrow residential alley before red fabric.
Elderly person sits on a wooden bench before a red backdrop.
Adult holds two small children as neighbors gather around the red backdrop.
Empty blue chair stands between cages and white pigeons before red fabric.
Two children in matching pink dresses stand side by side before red cloth.
Large red fabric and framed portraits installed in a white-walled gallery.