Meet the artist

Sameer Raichur

Sameer is an independent photographer, surrounded by the nostalgic stories of the people and the roots of his country. He has an affinity for documenting socio-cultural practices in urban and rural India. Sameer is particularly drawn to traditions that are threatening to become extinct with the pervasive spread of globalism. He is interested in design, artisanship, and in love with the persistence of movies and fine-art photography.

Sameer is based in Bangalore, India.

Church - Sameer Raichur by Sameer Raichur at White Label Project

Works by Sameer Raichur

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    Deep talk with the artist

    Your art is…

    a celebration of the mundane and forgotten

    Name something you love, and why.

    Books because reading helps you to train your intuition

    Could you eat cheesecake for a whole week?

    No

    Analog or Digital?

    Digital

    Where do you go when you want to be with you?

    Out into nature. I like going on hikes in the hills. Books also help me achieve this state of mind.

    Tell us something about your education

    I actually came to photography in a round-about way. I studied to become a lawyer and those were 5 pretty difficult years. Luckily, I got the chance to study photography after I quit my law job. Learning photography came more naturally and I was a lot happier doing that.

    A question that moves you right now

    What is my responsibility as an artist during such a grim moment in history.

    What was the weirdest encounter, the craziest adventure or the most beautiful moment you experienced on a shoot?

    When an eagle swooped down and tapped me on the head twice while we were shooting on a roof-top.

    What is more important to you: Form or content?

    Content


    What part of the human face is your favorite?

    The eyes

    Where does your inspiration live?

    Everywhere

    What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Live a nomadic life