The Kanavu Fellowship 2021 - 2022
Photography and Film have the power to tell incredible stories, and shine a light on important issues and hidden tales. Which is why diversity in this space is critical; but the gender gap behind the camera still persists. As a small step towards addressing the issue, Studio A and CPB Foundation joined hands to start Kanavu Fellowship - a one year long program in photography and film-making for women who are yearning to make a difference through their storytelling. From hundreds of applications, five deserving candidates have been chosen for the 2021-2022 batch.
Supported by:
- RR Donnelley
- PhotoSouthAsia
Partners:
- Studio A
- SPI Edge
If you are interested in supporting this project, please email [email protected]
Meet the fellows
Bhuvaneshwari, 22
Salem
Chandini Ramesh, 31
Theni
Dhana Sakthi, 41
Namakkal
Madhu Priya, 40
Krishnagiri
Rekha Vijayashankar, 40
Chennai
In this exhibit, the Kanavu fellows have come together to reflect on the themes of the Chennai Photo Biennale, and have strived to create a dialogue with the viewer. They have presented the way they see the world through their pictures. We welcome you to take part in this conversation.
My City, My Muse - Bhuvaneshwari
Labour Blues | Yercaud, Salem
Misty mornings | Yercaud, Salem
Happy ties | Yercaud, Salem
Lost in memories | Yercaud, Salem
Time zoned | A Self Portrait
Nature and Self - Chandini
Ray of hope | Besant nagar beach, Chennai
Colourful teeling | Edakkal caves, Wayanad
Falling in love | Wayanad forest
Can you see the chains? | Muthanga wildlife sanctuary, Wayanad
Into the wild | Muthanga Wildlife sanctuary, Wayanad
The Way I See - Dhana Sakthi
Conversations | Ezhil Nagar, Chennai
Raining memories | Jedarpalayam, Chennai
Little big achievement | Arthanareeswar temple, Tiruchengode
Stay free | A Self Portrait
Window of thoughts | Namakkal
Little Things - Madhu Priya
Three musketeers | Members of a family, Thiruvadisoolam village, Thriporur
Contentment | A resident of Thandarai Village, Thiruporur
Inside World | Thandarai Village, Thiruporur
Children are children | Keerapakkam village, Thiruporur
Graze period | Oragadam Village Lady, Thiruporur
Water World - Rekha Vijayashankar
Up in the air | Peraiyur village, Ramanathapuram
Catching hope | Tharangambadi
She, shells | Fisherwomen, Tharangambadi
Collectors | Fisherwomen, Tharangambadi
Bay watch | Besant Nagar