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AUGUST 2024: space, and existence in that space
Imam-e-Har Zamaaan
by Balach Khan
This is an image of the Alam and Panja that I captured in Baltistan during one of my visits to the area.
The focus in this image is the color manipulation to create a negative unprocessed effect that brings out the contrast between the sacred and the profane, creating an aura of religious devotion to the subject as seen through the eye of religious experience and expressionism as opposed to capturing the subject through realism. The white of the pole and the black of the flag contrast each other and the sky to create a halo effect on the subject.
The title Imam-e-Har Zamaaan (Imam of Every Epoch) is a salutation to Imam Hussain, centering the subject and religious devotion the piece is meant to evoke.
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– Balach Khan is a self-taught visual artist from Lahore, Pakistan, working primarily with audio/visual media. His art explores urban landscapes, collective identity, and religious beliefs. Through techniques like color manipulation and soundscapes, he contrasts the sacred with the profane, infusing his work with a sense of religious devotion. His unique approach blends expressionism with deep cultural themes, offering a powerful perspective on tradition and modernity. You can see more of his work @bazm.e.balach.
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