GUWAHATI, Oct 15 � The lesser known aspects of famed Majuli have been captured through the lens by a young man who is keen to showcase a positive and creative Majuli before the world. Based in the capital city, this photographer has been capturing the kaleidoscopic sights of the river island over the years and is now ready to present them before everyone who has a deep love for the island.
Samiran Goswami will present around 90 works at his coming exhibition at the State Art Gallery here scheduled from October 19. Aptly titled, �Monor Majuli�, this exhibition of photography will continue till October 24.
�I have been photographing different aspects of Majuli over the decade, but I must admit that there is still a lot to be covered,� said Goswami adding that there is so much to the life and culture of Majuli that it would take him many more years to cover every detail of the island.
It needs to be mentioned here that this exhibition will highlight the Sattriya art and culture, the way of living of the Mising community, the bio-diversity, the connectivity etc., of the island.
�I have avoided taking the photographs of erosion and other natural calamities afflicting the river island because these problems are not singular to Majuli alone, but common to many other parts of the State. I am determined to show the creative facet of the river island to the people,� said Goswami.
The little known aspects of Majuli, like the pottery of the Heera-Kumar community has been captured by Goswami. The cooperation of the people of Majuli was one important factor in this journey of Goswami. The support of the local people not only made his work easier but also inspired him a lot. And that is one reason that has encouraged him to keep this journey of capturing Majuli a life-long mission.
