Arun Patel

I am interested in creating art at the intersection of painting and photography. I use the camera to compose minimalist images that evoke an emotion, often emphasizing a single element, and enjoy photographing in hazy or foggy atmospheric conditions. I am influenced by the principles of Asian landscape painting; creating depth with layers and mist, and the use of negative or empty space to balance the subject.

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Currently, I am engaged in a long term project to portray an artistic and personal interpretation of ancient temples, forts, palaces and other structures across India and SE Asia. Please visit https://www.arunpatelstudio.com/darshanindia  to learn more about this project. 

I also enjoy creating a unique and expressive print. To do this I use a variety of papers, and am especially drawn to handmade Japanese washi, some of which are works of art in themselves. I match each image to a particular paper, taking into account its texture, thickness, and reflective characteristics. Although many of these papers are not designed for digital printing, they can help me create something beautiful. 

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My books of photographs, SHANTI: The Sea Ranch and Beyond and NAMASTE: to all the Trees will be available for sale at the Open Studio, as will several framed prints.