Interviews

Nitin Patel : Photography

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Why are you a photographer?
Because I think that is the only thing I am good at.

Do you remember any decisive moment when you felt ‘I want to be a photographer’?
Not really, But few things I had In my mind very clear when I started thinking about What I want to do in Life & for my Living,
Rather sitting at one place for the whole day it’s better to explore world around you.
According to me, observing things is much better then to read, write or listen in LIFE.
Work when you want to, not like you have to.

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Alicia Souza : Interview

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Dropped off by egrets, in the Middle East, Alicia Souza’s folks had a hard time keeping up to her experiments of drawing on doors and burning them because its faster than erasing. She followed her  gut of studying down under only to find absolutely no sheep in the city. She. hence, decided to huddle to India and is now smiling happily that every morning she can drink chai and grin at cows at a safe distance. They grin back, she insists.

Did you attend school for fine art or design?
Yes, I did attend a design school in Melbourne and hold a Bachelors in Communication Design.

Were there any particular role models for you when you grew up?
My brother, because he was and is incredibly smart. He still is my go-to person when I don’t feel like reading Wiki or searching Google.

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Saurabh Sankpal: Interview

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A deep thinker, a keen observer, an experimenter and an entertainment package is what defines Saurabh. He has an uncanny knack of transforming his observations into a great form of art. What is most unique about his work is that, every piece of work he produces has something different about it.  His art is a visual treat for the clients and the consumers.

Why are you into Advertising?
This is something I always wanted to do. I didn’t get into this field by chance or because I was just seeking some career option. I fall in love with advertising and new ideas every day and it completes me.

Did you attend school for fine art or design or Communications?
No. Like they say, if you have the passion to do something, you learn it in no time. After my Bachelors in Management Studies, I did a one year MBA course from Indo-German Chamber of Commerce where I specialized in marketing. After that, I landed up at Umbrella Design Firm where I was moulded and guided by Bhupal Ramnathkar.
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Mayur Hola : Interview

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Mayur Hola is a Senior Creative Director at McCann Erickson, New Delhi

Mayur is a defence kid who had a terrific upbringing and a swell time in the Air Force stations his dad got posted to. He read everything he could grab from Commando comics to Jackie Collins, played a lot of sports and studied a bit. He discovered places by walking around by lanes, was chatty and made friends with all sorts of people. He wasn’t picky. Eventually he came back to Delhi where he was born and stopped doing all of the above. Now he reads graphic novels, chats with his beautiful wife, plays with his daughter and studies people. He discovers places by eating at restaurants and makes very few friends. He’s rumoured to be quite picky.

Why are you into Advertising?
I started as a 3d graphic artist and animator in a game development firm. Actually I started by training people to do CG before I was recruited by the gaming firm. This was straight out of college. After a few years I realised that the only future I had in that business was if I moved overseas and/or entertained my gay boss. I love my folks and Delhi too much to do the former. And I’m too straight to do the latter. So I chose advertising. The show window had pretty girls. Inside were ogres. I’m still looking for the girls in that window. Meanwhile the ogres keep me busy.
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Rajaram Rajendran : Digital Art

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Rajaram Rajendran, runs a Bangalore based tiny film production studio called Eleven Elements, where he makes films, and does digital image production. He consults on interactive and app design, runs occasional free workshops on designing for the digital medium, digital filmmaking and matte painting. He also clicks some photos sometimes, writes an article here and there and makes some music.

Why are you an Illustrator?
I’ve been making random images since 2004, but never knew what to call it. Then i started visiting Deviant Art sometime in 2008, and suddenly a whole world of Digital Art opened up. Because of the kind of work I saw there then, I got super inspired, started messing with more digital illustrations and some photo manips, and from there it kinda kicked on, as I kept learning.

Did you attend school for fine art or design?
No. But we have the internet.
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Archan Nair : Interview

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Archan Nair is a self developed visual artist, and illustrator, specializing in mixed media, illustration, and digital art.

Archan is inspired by various phases and forms of life to create highly intricate works that connect the various dimensions of our existence.
Formerly a fashion major and entrepreneur, Archan started painting in 2006 at the age of 24 and made the shift to independent artist in 2007. Since then he has embarked on an exhilarating and inspirational journey, collaborating with various companies and individuals around the world such as Nike, Redbull, GM, Logitech, Canon etc. Archan has been featured in various publications and won accolades and has achieved recognition from music artists like Kanye West and collaborated with artists/celebrities like Lindsay Lohan and Chris Brown.

Archan’s passion and love for the creative process and expressing himself has opened a whole new journey, exploring the intricate nature of so called reality.

Why are you an Illustrator?
I love drawing, painting and expressing myself.

Did you attend school for fine art or design?
No..I am completely self taught and still in the process of a never-ending trip.
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Anita Dharane : Interview

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Graphic Designing is Anita Dharane’s natural extension of life.  
She does anything that’s creative. She loves travelling and knowing people. 
An avid trekker, she has done a mountaineering course too.

Why are you into Advertising?
Because Advertising is not about any formula. For me its exploration. And Art lets me do that.
And also you can give a hug to almost anybody you want to!
Because I use my guts here!

Did you attend school for fine art or design or Communications?
Yes I did. Abhinav Kala Mahavidyalaya, Pune. I also did workshops at NID, Ahmedabad after my graduation. This was a great learning.
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Karan Singh : Illustration

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Karan Singh is an illustrator from Sydney, Australia currently working and living in New York City. His eclectic style has seen him work with a diverse group of clients and initiate a number of self-initiated projects.
Why are you an Illustrator?
Because it makes me happy!

Did you attend school for fine art or design?
Kind of. The degree I studied had more of a focus on interaction design, so anything from designing websites to immersive installations. I was introduced to Illustrator and Photoshop at uni and fell in love. I spent a lot of my spare time teaching myself to use them and haven’t looked back since.

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Viswaprasad Raju : Interview

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Interview of Viswaprasad Raju– Senior Lead-Creative Process at Doo Creative, Hyderabad

I was born in a remote village in East Godavari, in Andhra Pradesh, and brought up in the outskirts of Hyderabad: around the Golconda fort in the Army quarters skirting the fort walls and around factories in Jeedimetla, thanks to my father’s stints with the Army and with HMT. I used to sketch when in school, which I started again. With more travel, I started writing travelogues. I’m currently working on a screenplay. I live with my family – grandma (95 and going strong), parents, wife, two daughters, a scurry of squirrels and a dream of going back to Europe or the National Parks of Central India whenever time permits. I collect coasters, am passionate about Tennis and I have plans to come up with creative products, say calendars and diaries using my sketches. If you find advertising missing here, read on.

Why are you into Advertising?
Somebody told that it’s a job where you can have the most fun having your clothes on. I bought into it. It is, to an extent. When your hobby becomes your job, it’s no longer a job. I am living my dream, no regrets.

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Valiyaveetil Sanoop : Interview

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From Payyanur, village in Kannur, Kerala. Started career with JWT Bangalore and now working as a senior visualizer at O&M Bangalore.

Why are you an Illustrator?
Because i love illustration, more than being an illustrator, i would like to be an art director

Did you attend school for fine art or design?
Yes i did. Got graduated in Applied Arts from college of fine arts, Trivandrum. Kerala.

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