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DAS IST MEIN LAND! WHAT A COUNTRY OF MINE!

WHAT A COUNTRY OF MINE

I just uploaded this version with English subtitle for my Indian friends.

They wanted to watch my film before final screening. The film will be long- I told them.
Can you edit a shorter version of the film.
But I did not make a shorter version, instead of that I made a different film about my country.
This film is made with videos available on youtube.
The purpose of the film was to share the glimpses of the Indian experience.
I do not have any claim on copyright. This film is edited just to be viewed on youtube.
First screened during the opening of my exhibition - URBAN CHAOS – One person show of photographs along with video installation of Dharavi slums by Kunststiftung des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt SALZLANDMUSEUM IN SCHÖNEBECK, Museum Germany (September 20 12)

Film project by Ravi Shekhar

supported by
Kunststiftung des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt

Künstler und Stipendiatenhauses des Altmarkkreises Salzwedel e.V.

Thanks to all  whose  wonderful videos are part of this work!

Interview clips of Master Photographer- Jagdish Agarwal

                                          'Joy is the Goal' was my first film for Dinodia.

                                                                                                                                                                   I met Jagdish Agarwal in 1990 or 1991 in his one room picture Library. I clearly remember my first entry in the room of his office- probably the most organized personal space i have ever visited.
I was working at the THE ILLUSTRATEDWEEKLYOF INDIA, and my boss Pradeep Chandra gave me his number saying- if you need pictures urgently call Jagdish. (that time organizing pictures according to the need of the magazine, was the part of the job.
Later, I called Jagdish to meet. as the struggling photographer I had to find out various possibilities for earning money. He called me to come on Saturday :-)
And then meeting him on saturdays still continues.
During my group show along with Sudharak Olwe at Haceinda Art Gallery, in Mumbai, while discussing the planning of the 20th year of Dinodia, I offered him to make the film based on the interview of the photographers.
'Joy is the Goal' was the film in which 12 photographer talled about their association with Dinodia.
It was screened at the annual meeting (just one public screening) and all the participants  received the copy.
That film should be the part of this series - suggested my friend S D Bhaumik. But I do not have the copy at the moment. so I will try to get it and upload along with this series.
My long association with Mr. Jagdish Agarwal, compel  me to do a film on his personalty.
My earlier films on Baiju Parthan and Himmat Shah gave me an opportunity to interact with the artist community in India.
I was often asked by my friends- why I make this kind of films?
And I tell them- this is my learning process. editing the films myself- gives me chance to learn many things - about art and life.
This is my way of learning which I missed by not going to a formal art school. (and my artist friends tell me you do not miss any thing.)
Few things more about Jagdish sir!

what he practiced all his life is dedication and commitment to his words.
if he says 'yes'-
it is always yes, and on time.
He has the unique capacity to keep his words and be on time.
today when I sit back and try to think- who else  I know in my life, who  has achieved this much mastery over his words?
....NONE !!!
That makes him a master of himself!
I thank you Sir  and salute you for being what you are !!     
 

   

Ayoko...filmed at Amsterdam Art fair-2007

Ayoko, is painter from Japan. I noticed her working in Amsterdam Art Fair-2007. I just stopped to watch her painting a big canvas, which she completed in an hour. I hope you will also enjoy this video as much as I enjoyed making it. And in case you are into art..you will love the process of spontaneous art making as well, which is very inspiring.
while i was doing the video a family visiting the fair came and the children started playing in front of the canvas, which gave a natural sound track of playfulness, a sheer joy of film making with no post production hard work.
directed by-Ravi Shekhar

Path to Perception with Mahendra damle
Art educator Mahendra Damle shares his experiences of teaching art to the students who are house wives are working professionals.Art educator Mahendra Damle shares his experiences of teaching art to the students who are house wives are working professionals.
and the impact of art education on personal life.
directed by-Ravi Shekhar
edited by Bibhas K

PATH TO PERCEPTION with MAHENDRA DAMLE

PATH TO PERCEPTION with MAHENDRA DAMLE

film about art teacher and teaching...!

Path to Perception with Mahendra Damle