The Promised Land
by Amit Sharma
portfolio special mention call 'Urbanautica Institute Awards 2023', 2023
Category: People and Communities
The Promised Land
In the perpetual dance of migrations, a paradox unfolds as hopeful souls traverse landscapes in search of progress, only to find themselves entwined in an unyielding struggle. The journey, fuelled by aspirations for a better life and brighter horizons, often collides with the harsh reality of unforeseen challenges. The paradox lies in the contrast between the initial optimism that propels individuals toward migration and the unexpected complexities that await them. What begins as a pilgrimage towards the promised land of opportunity transforms into a test of resilience, where the pursuit of progress metamorphoses into a relentless battle for survival. And thus, begins an endless cycle of production and consumption.
The allure lies in the prospect of boundless opportunities, vibrant cultures, and the sheer dynamism that characterises these ever sprawling metropolises.
Within the labyrinth of towering skyscrapers and bustling streets and tightly packed colonies a shrine of safety is created which eventually becomes a prison with no gates and no escape either.
All these photographs have been taken in New Delhi, India and are a part of my long form book project ASTITVA (essential identity).
also from Urbanautica Institute Awards 2023