Profile
Ashok Sinha
Hometown: New York City
Based in: New York City
I am a New York City based photographer and artist and have been practicing full time since 2010. My commercial career as an architectural photographer informs bodies of work that focus on the built environment, whereas my personal (fine art) work comprises a variety of subject matter ranging from large-scale landscapes to intriguing human-interest stories. My photographs have been widely published by editorial outlets such as The New York Times, TIME, Interior Design, Architectural Digest and exhibited by The Museum of the City of New York, the International Center of Photography, and The Royal Photographic Society among others. I am also the founder of a nonprofit project Cartwheel Initiative that empowers displaced youth through the use of multimedia storytelling.
About Ashok Sinha
What inspires you?
Cultural experience of travel, the raw beauty of nature and the interpretation of ideas through architecture.
Describe your creative process.
I'm an artist first and then a technician. I'm driven by the feeling that a subject evokes and then go about making it. I'm aware of the technical aspects of my craft but don't let that dictate the images that I make. I let serendipity add an element of surprise to my work.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Quiet, contemplative and lyrical
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Rembrandt, Hopper, Burtynsky, Saul Leiter, Steve McCurry, Ezra Stoller, Richard Shulman.
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
My eye and point of view
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
1. Persevere! 2. As a photographer, you are responsible for every square inch of the frame.
Where do you go for inspiration?
Usually a visit to a museum or art gallery. If possible, a place with an abundance of natural beauty