MUMBAI: City-based freelance photographer and filmmaker Nirvair Singh Rai’s solo exhibition ‘Reclaiming Spaces’ is set to showcase his captivating portrayal of Mumbai’s essence through his lens at Method Juhu from 11th January to 11th February 2024. Rai’s intimate portrayal of the city is both striking and thought-provoking, capturing the essence of dreams, devotion, duress, and distress in its diverse spaces.
Rai’s fascination with how people navigate adversity with fortitude is evident in his portrayal of places like Bandstand and Marine Drive, where he captures the unintended role of tetrapods, originally designed to protect the shoreline but now becoming sanctuaries for lovers, shielding them from an invasive world. Similarly, Rai portrays nature on the fringes of the sprawling Urbania, highlighting the tenacity of life despite the challenges.
Rai’s treatment of space is noteworthy, influenced by his upbringing in Punjab, where the landscape takes center stage. This trait quietly accompanies him in his intimate portrayal of the city, where his portraits blend restfully as parts of a larger landscape. Through his lens, Rai endeavors to reclaim space for his subjects, allowing them the freedom and dignity to exist within the vibrant tapestry that is Mumbai city.
Method Juhu, a community-driven space, is proud to present Rai’s solo exhibition, which showcases his unique perspective on Mumbai’s essence. The method is an introspective and “extrospective” approach to art and the world in which it currently exists. By acknowledging that limitlessness is an inherent characteristic of creativity, Method cultivates collaboration and experimentation for expression as well as discovery.
Date: Starting 11th January to 11th February 2024
Time – Open daily from 11 am to 6 pm except Mondays and Tuesdays.
Address – Method Juhu, 1st Floor, Armaan Building, Hatkesh Society, Vallabh Nagar Society, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400056, India
Website – https://themethod.art/
The exhibition will be held from 11th January to 11th February 2024, and the venue is Method Juhu. The exhibition will be open from 10:30 am to 7 pm every day. For more information, please visit https://themethod.art/.
