Situated in Bangalore, Zoek serves as both an experimental artspace and a design studio, dedicated to showcasing contemporary photography, films, visual arts, and surreal expressions.
Zoek Artspace is a visionary endeavor born from a passion for integrated artistic expression. Founded by Swarnab and Sorav, accomplished photographers, cinematographers, and art directors hailing from Bangalore and Dubai, Zoek embodies the fusion of light and shadow that defines their unique aesthetic. In their hands, photography transcends mere imagery, becoming a medium for metaphor, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Swarnab has a background in paintings, advertising, story-telling, travel and street photography having earned his photography degree in Saint Petersburg. His photography journey began in 2002, over a decade he documented people & places.
An avid collector of fine arts, cameras and handicraft objects. Swarnab a painter, biker, photographer and filmmaker is forever experimenting with light, composition, sound and abstract form, shapes and geometry to tell the bespoke story. His design and visual ideas are beyond the conventional relationship between fashion, art, and design. With a passionate interest in Indian art legacy and the modern, the traditional and the contemporary, Swarnab finds creative solutions in time and space.
Education : Masters in Marketing Management, Waikato University, New Zealand
Post Graduate Diploma in Advertising & PR from St. Joseph College, Bangalore
Professional Experience : Creative Lead & Account Executive in Advertising and PR firms for over 10 years
Sorav has a background in fine arts, editorial and documentary photography having earned his photography degree at The Udaan School of Photography in Mumbai. After a couple of years of photographing his travels and personal stories between 2010 and 2012, he has been shooting for commercial projects in India and Dubai. Passionate about photobooks, watches and cameras. Sorav a visual storyteller, writer, guitarist, photographer and cinematographer ever curious about the interplay between Indian aesthetics and the international contemporary art movement. Driven by personal expressionism and the subtle magic of dreamscapes, he is seeking to create the future form of commercial art rooted in emotionalism
Education : Masters in Finance, Indian Institute of Finance, New Delhi
Post Graduate Diploma in Documentary Photography from Udaan School of Photography, Mumbai
Professional Experience : Consulting Lead & Sales Lead in Strategy firms and Big4s Consulting for over 15 years
The Zoek logo embodies sacred geometry, featuring a hexagon as a powerful symbol of perfect symmetry and balance. This shape represents the harmony between the material and spiritual realms. The hexagon’s six sides symbolize the stages of transformation within a spiritual journey, highlighting the essence of growth and change.
Artist Community
At Zoek Artspace, we foster a vibrant artist community where creativity thrives. Our community is a space where artists share their work, ideas, and experiences, building relationships and learning from one another. This collaborative environment provides support, inspiration, and opportunities for growth. Being among like-minded, inspiring individuals who work together and share ideas enhances creativity and artistic practice.
At Zoek Artspace, our vision is to be a leading hub for contemporary art and creativity, fostering an environment where artists and art enthusiasts can explore, create, and inspire. We aim to bridge the gap between the material and spiritual through diverse artistic expressions, encouraging transformation and innovation in the arts.
Our mission is to support and promote emerging and established artists by providing an inclusive, safe, and collaborative space. We are dedicated to advancing contemporary photography, films, visual arts, and surreal expressions. Through exhibitions, workshops, and community engagement, we strive to nurture creativity and push the boundaries of artistic practice.
Photography is All About Light, Composition, and Most Importantly Emotion.
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