Vikram Kushwah
Degree:
BA Fashion Design/ MA Photography
University:
National Institute of Fashion Technology/ University for the Creative Art, Rochester
Graduation Year:
2005/2010
Vikram’s photos reflect a longing for childhood dreams and fantasies, and for a world unsullied by modernity and the mundane; a simpler life, when ‘miracles were taken for granted’, as Vikram puts it. Similarly, through his corpus of work, Vikram strives to ‘challenge reality’ and rebel against the modern world through celebrating the romanticism and innocence of the ‘pure self’ of the child. The poignant symbols and images featured in his surreal and magical photos are a manifestation of this celebration and yearning.
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In addition to being inspired by his childhood memories and his notions of romanticism, Vikram’s artistic influences are vast. While through his work one can see a direct link to childhood classics such as Alice in Wonderland and PeterPan, Vikram also cites the works of Sigmund Freud and the photographer Guy Bourdin as having left a profound impression on him. As well, while pursuing his Master’s, he was particularly drawn to the work of the Surrealists, the Romantics, and the Pre-Raphaelites.
Vikram’s photos have graced prominent fashion publications around the world including Vogue Italia. His ‘Ofelea’ series has been critically acclaimed and has featured in numerous exhibitions and art fairs.
Vikram now lives and works in London.
