Commuting as an Urban Practice

Capturing the memories and essence of Salt Lake through a creative process. Using pinhole cameras as a tool, it will explore the light, shadows, and details of the place, offering a simple and raw way of seeing the area.

The pinhole camera allows for a slow and thoughtful way of capturing moments, reflecting the beauty of Salt Lake’s streets, parks, and buildings. Its imperfections symbolize how memories are layered and ever-changing.

Through this process, the project will bring Salt Lake’s unique character to life.

I began collecting bus tickets, inspired by the significance of the number 11. For me, 11 symbolizes luck and serves as a channel for wishes. exchanged. Each ticket in my collection becomes a tangible representation of my journey. I perceive these tickets not just as slips of paper but as a landscape, capturing the diverse experiences and destinations that have shaped my path. Each ticket in my collection represents more than a piece of paper—it is a map of my experiences, a landscape of Kolkata seen through the lens of movement and exploration.

They serve as my travel journal, documenting years of adventures and discoveries.