SCYA interviews Mithila Jariwala, Artist Feature of the Month (March)
- Tell us a bit about yourself.
>> I am a Photographer. I am originally from India. I have been living in Singapore for almost two and half years. Professionally I work as a photojournalist and my work requires me to play around with several cameras and related equipment. But to me camera is just a tool to convey your message. What motivates and inspires me is observation interpretation and creation.
- How did art get into your life? What kind of artist are you?
>> I am a photographer. Photography has been a passion of mine for the past few years. It has been an interesting journey. I did not always want to be a photographer. I was living in a cocoon till I was 18. It is when I first stepped out of my country and lived and traveled abroad by myself, is when I discovered my perception towards things. My curiosity towards life, people, places and things led me to take up photography. Photography is also a medium through which I like to portray my feelings and state of mind.
3) Who or what is your inspiration?
>> I believe in the power of perception, which is unique in every individual. And my inspiration to capture images is to portray my perception and my state of mind. I also use photography as a medium to create awareness.
- How do you see your place in the arts and what are your main aims and hopes for yourself as an artist in the arts scene?
>> At the moment my work is a lot about documentation of my observation and depiction of my sensitivity.
My aim is to explore my boundaries, to go out there and be surprised. Traveling and exploration plays a very big role in my work. My main aim and hope is to create work that makes a difference and that creates responsiveness.
5. Has this influenced your art or your goals in life in any way?
>> This has definitely influenced my art and goals in life. In fact my art and my goals revolve around my photography.
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