Sarika Dandona's photostream

Sarika Dandona, winner of 1 Silver and 7 Bronze Awards in the Abstract/Illustrative category at the Australian International Aperture Awards 2009 and recognized with an Honorable Mention at the prestigious Prix De La Photographie, Paris for 2009 as well as 2010, is a self-taught Abstract & Fine Art Photographer. She has been showcased as an upcoming photographer in Smart Photography (November 2008) and featured in Better Photography (February 2010), the two leading photography and imaging magazines in India. Her work has also been commissioned by Penguin Books India for the cover of the book titled "What Really Happened" by author Banaphool (Arunava Sinha Tr).

Her work explores the intricacies involved in the interplay of light and shadows and revels in intrigue and surreal abstractions derived from a sheer concoction of colours, shapes, contours and textures. Her primary body of work serves as a catalyst to explore ideas, to provoke and challenge perceptions and first impressions, transforming mundane objects through a unique perspective.

A biotechnologist and ex-Journalist, she is also an entrepreneur and consultant in the field of Healthcare and Life Sciences PR, Brand Strategy and Knowledge Management.

Awards & Honors

2009:

- Honorable Mention in Prix de la Photographie, Paris, 2009 www..px3.fr/winners/2009/zoom.php?eid=1-11802-09&uid=...

- 1 Silver and 7 Bronze Awards in International Aperture Awards, 2009, Australia www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=136976&id=684718410

2010:

- Honorable Mention in Prix de la Photographie, Paris 2010
www.px3.fr/winners/2010/zoom.php?eid=1-18063-10&uid=3...

2011:
- 1 Silver and 5 Bronze Awards in Abstract/Illustrative Category in International Loupe Awards, 2011, Australia
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