Cloudscape

The sky isn't the exact symbol that comes to mind when we hear the word 'equivalent'. On the contrary, the sky is often represented by artists, poets, and writers as a mark of eternity or the abode of the heavenly bodies. However, photographer (and one of the pioneers in the field) Alfred Stieglitz perceived the sky in a brilliantly refreshing angle. Always fascinated by the art form and its tremendous potential to explore life beyond what is seen, Stieglitz's fifty year career saw him capture some of what would become the milestone works in the field of photography. One of his most renowned works include the 'Equivalents' - a series of close to two hundred photographs of clouds which he clicked in a span of twelve years. In this unusual and highly creative venture, Stieglitz studied the form and beauty of the clouds, but what he observed from his study was even more remarkable. As a beginner in the field, by habit or choice, I was drawn to the innumerable impressions the sky made on each one of us. It is true that we all see an extension of our inner yearning reflected on the lucid rays in the sky and that is exactly where we are all equal. I present here few of my interpretations of the sky and how it has mirrored the learnings and un-learnings of my life.