F1 to the Future
India's growing position as a rising economy was further enhanced when the country joined the global fraternity of nations that host the glamorous and big money extravaganza of Formula One racing. Held near New Delhi, the inaugural Indian F1 Grand Prix took place in October 2011 at the Buddh International Circuit, spread over 874 acres and estimated to have cost $215 million to build. Designed by renowned German architect and racetrack designer, Herman Tilke, BIC was praised by F1 drivers and observers as a state-of-the-art facility.
While construction was still ongoing, I had the rare chance to photograph the site as an army of workers were speeding up to finish the project on time. With F1 fever in full swing, promotional events included a special run of the Red Bull racing car on one of New Delhi's historic boulevards, Raj Path, near the colonial landmark structures of India Gate and the President's estate. The F1 race and BIC went on to dazzle both India and the world. But I was drawn to the unique intersection of two cultures: the high-speed and high-tech world of F1 and the timeless traditions and social reality of India. The shimmering bangles of a newly married Indian bride posing with an F1 car made for a unique visual statement. But photographing a lone worker gazing into infinity sitting under the barricades of the freshly built BIC track made me wonder: Will F1 take him to the future too?
A self-taught photographer and film-maker, I have always strived to celebrate both the moving and the still image in my visual expressions.
My film-making activities have included four short films (and some commissioned films) made for Filmaka.com, a global initiative promoted by Hollywood-based producer Deepak Nayar (Bend It Like Beckham).
My photography has featured in promotional material for the Swiss Arts Council's India office.
www.nyaybhushan.com
Awards A self-taught photographer and film-maker, I have always strived to celebrate both the moving and the still image in my visual expressions. Born in Kenya and raised in India, I am also influenced and inspired by cross-cultural artistic endeavors.
My film-making activities have included four short films (and some commissioned films) made for Filmaka.com
My photography has featured in promotional material for the Swiss Arts Council's India office.
Awards -
2012 PX3 Prix de la Photographie Paris: Bronze winner - book (series) - other category.
2011 International Photography Awards: seven Honorable Mentions for my three entries in four professional categories.
2010 PX3 Prix de la Photographie Paris: First place, People's Choice Award, fine art - books - category.
www.nyaybhushan.com
