SRIDHAR BALASUBRAMANIYAM
VISUAL ARTIST
My current research includes the relationship of bodies with their landscapes and the tribal communities' harmony with nature.
EXPERIENCES
Photo documentation of theatrical performances across India (2014 – Present)
Visual documentation of Tamil Folk Art forms, rituals and festivals of South India (since 2015)
Worked with Manalmagudi Theatre Group as an actor in three plays; over 50 performances across India (2014–2017)
Research and photo documentary on Tamil cultural rituals (2014–2016)
Documentation of traditional folklore theatre of Tamil Nadu (since 2014)
EDUCATION
Digital Cinematography Course (2013–2014)
L V Prasad Labs / Chennai
B.Sc. Computer Science (2008–2011)
Nehru Arts and Science College / Coimbatore
WORKSHOPS
Photography Workshop – Chennai Photo Biennale (2018)
With Ueberall
Photo Book Making Workshop (2018)
With Valentina Abenavoli (Akina)
Photo Documentary Workshop (2016)
By Senthil Kumaran
PROJECTS
Puzhuthimarap Paravaigal: Documentation of Manalmagudi Theatre Group (Photobook in progress)
Body Landscapes: Relationship between land and body across Tamil Nadu
Documentation of tribal, nomadic & alternative weddings in Tamil Nadu
Mini Circus of Dommara Gypsies
EXHIBITIONS
Body Landscapes – India Art Fair (2022)
Space Between Us – Chennai Photo Biennale (2021–22)
Pure Soul – Error Studio, Chennai (2019)
Folk Performance – Madras Literary Society (2019)
PUBLISHED WORKS
Book Covers
Pidimann, Thumbi
Magazines
Kalkuthirai, Ananda Vikatan, Kumudham, The Hindu Tamil Thisai, Vikatan Thadam
GRANTS & AWARDS
Alkazi Foundation: Theatre Photography Grant (2020)
Sony Better Photography: Wedding Photography Awards – Finalist (2020)
