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Emotional Scars - The Emotional Journey of Acid Attack Survivors !
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The series aim to communicate the plight of acid attack survivors and the journey of their lives, in terms of coping up & regaining the lost hope. It is dedicated to salute the heroic efforts and the determination with which they strive at transforming their lives for better against all odds. The series is a glance through some of the major emotional stages of their lives. From being devastated to becoming self-assured and from wreckage to happiness. The series represents their ‘emotional’ journey.
It is the dreaded pain of Acid Attack (done as revenge or intimidation, usually one sided love) which engulfs them and fills them with hatred & unacceptability of themselves and everyone around them. It takes valour to fight the isolation which impacts them to the extent that they might garner the practice of veiling themselves to avoid the world and the inconveniences which they might end up facing. It is our duty as humans, as their friends and family to support them in their fight, with their own-selves.
Meditation is one such tool which has the potential to change their perspective towards life & help them connect with the unchanging person in themselves. The love & care they receive from their surroundings also plays a great role in instilling confidence and reassurance in them.
It is not an easy journey and might even take years, but what holds value is their willingness to strive for it and to reignite the life force and the enthusiasm to live.
The series is a compilation of pictures of various survivors emoting different emotions experienced at different phases of their lives after the attack. It is a step towards spreading awareness about such unpardonable acts of these attackers, also about the non acceptance of the victims in the society.
His interest in photography developed into a hobby and then into an ever growing passion. He is undeniably a gifted talent who is fond of travelling to places and accentuates the essence of the least known and the least travelled walks of life through his photography. As a versatile and freelance photographer he offers a ‘slice of life’ in all his works, giving each picture a voice of its own. Blessed with an excellence in capturing human emotions, he celebrates the freedom of the soul as he presents an image of what is otherwise not perceptible to the eyes, often transcending the material world.
Niraj has successfully yielded phenomenal results, adding richness to every click with his special touch. An array of his work has been exhibited in galleries such as Indian Habitat Center, Arpana Kaur Art Gallery, Indian August etc. He has also been featured in various newspapers and articles for his exceptional photography. His work redefines photography, and has been described as “Fine Art” by his most of the clients & fans.
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The series aim to communicate the plight of acid attack survivors and the journey of their lives, in terms of coping up & regaining the lost hope. It is dedicated to salute the heroic efforts and the determination with which they strive at transforming their lives for better against all odds. The series is a glance through some of the major emotional stages of their lives. From being devastated to becoming self-assured and from wreckage to happiness. The series represents their ‘emotional’ journey.
It is the dreaded pain of Acid Attack (done as revenge or intimidation, usually one sided love) which engulfs them and fills them with hatred & unacceptability of themselves and everyone around them. It takes valour to fight the isolation which impacts them to the extent that they might garner the practice of veiling themselves to avoid the world and the inconveniences which they might end up facing. It is our duty as humans, as their friends and family to support them in their fight, with their own-selves.
Meditation is one such tool which has the potential to change their perspective towards life & help them connect with the unchanging person in themselves. The love & care they receive from their surroundings also plays a great role in instilling confidence and reassurance in them.
It is not an easy journey and might even take years, but what holds value is their willingness to strive for it and to reignite the life force and the enthusiasm to live.
The series is a compilation of pictures of various survivors emoting different emotions experienced at different phases of their lives after the attack. It is a step towards spreading awareness about such unpardonable acts of these attackers, also about the non acceptance of the victims in the society.
About author:
Hailing from the capital city of India, Niraj Gera has learnt the nuances of photography from the reputed institute of photography- Triveni Kala Academy and has gone on to become a successful photographer.His interest in photography developed into a hobby and then into an ever growing passion. He is undeniably a gifted talent who is fond of travelling to places and accentuates the essence of the least known and the least travelled walks of life through his photography. As a versatile and freelance photographer he offers a ‘slice of life’ in all his works, giving each picture a voice of its own. Blessed with an excellence in capturing human emotions, he celebrates the freedom of the soul as he presents an image of what is otherwise not perceptible to the eyes, often transcending the material world.
Niraj has successfully yielded phenomenal results, adding richness to every click with his special touch. An array of his work has been exhibited in galleries such as Indian Habitat Center, Arpana Kaur Art Gallery, Indian August etc. He has also been featured in various newspapers and articles for his exceptional photography. His work redefines photography, and has been described as “Fine Art” by his most of the clients & fans.
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