Stone Stories by Shrinivas Gadre

Exploring a self-created technique of Photography, Shrinivas Gadre brings to life an unseen world. A world that is contained within stone but that contains the majestic visuals of our entire universe! This artistic pursuit is deeply philosophical, driven by the intent to show us the mysteries of nature and the unbelievable symmetries and synchronicities it encompasses. If creative expression is fundamental to human beings, then the theory that we ourselves come from the universe is emphasized upon through his photography. These unimaginable colors and patterns mimic the same ones we see in nature’s creation, from the smallest molecule to the largest galaxy. It pushes the viewer to wonder how this abstract art is formed naturally in these stones and creates parallels with the fine art made by humans. Using a camera attached to a microscope Mr. Gadre makes his photographic frame, capturing sights that are open to our imaginative interpretation! Where one may see a shadowed silhouette, another may see a mountainous landscape…the variety of narratives triggered by his photography is truly awe-inspiring and unique! It is a rare combination of entirely unfiltered natural photography that looks absolutely like art on canvas. We bring these to you in the hope that it expands your perspective and allows you to experience joy, peace, and wonderment. The works are divided between the areas of Soul, Heart and Mind, allowing the viewer to shift focus to these different states of being while engaging with the art.

Sanjana Shah