SRIDHAR BALASUBRAMANIYAM

VISUAL ARTIST

My current research includes the relationship of bodies with their landscapes and the tribal communities' harmony with nature.

EXPERIENCES

Documentation of traditional folklore theatre of Tamil Nadu (since 2014)

Photo documentation of theatrical performances across India (2014 – Present)

Worked with Manalmagudi Theatre Group as an actor in three plays; over 50 performances across India (2014–2017)

Research and photo documentary on Tamil cultural rituals (2014–2016)

Visual documentation of Tamil Folk Art forms, rituals and festivals of South India (since 2015)

EDUCATION

B.Sc. Computer Science (2008–2011)

Nehru Arts and Science College / Coimbatore

Digital Cinematography Course (2013–2014)

L V Prasad Labs / Chennai

WORKSHOPS

Photo Documentary Workshop (2016)

By Senthil Kumaran

Photography Workshop – Chennai Photo Biennale (2018)

With Ueberall

Photo Book Making Workshop (2018)

With Valentina Abenavoli (Akina)

Approaching the Book Workshop (2024)

By Ann

PROJECTS

Puzhuthimarap Paravaigal: Documentation of Manalmagudi Theatre Group (Photobook in progress)

Body Landscapes: Relationship between land and body across Tamil Nadu

Documentation of tribal, nomadic & alternative weddings in Tamil Nadu

Mini Circus of Dommara Gypsies

EXHIBITIONS

Pure Soul – Error Studio, Chennai (2019)

Folk Performance – Madras Literary Society (2019)

Space Between Us – Chennai Photo Biennale (2021–22)

Body Landscapes – India Art Fair (2022)

Serendipity Arts Theatre Grant Awards, Goa (2022)

Manarchuzhal – Vannerum Vizhuthugal, MAP Bangalore (2024)

Manarchuzhal – Vannerum Vizhuthugal, VR Mall, Chennai (2024)

Manarchuzhal – KG+ Kyoto Exhibition (2026)

PUBLISHED WORKS

Book Covers

Pidimann, Thumbi

Magazines

Kalkuthirai, Ananda Vikatan, Kumudham, The Hindu Tamil Thisai, Vikatan Thadam

GRANTS & AWARDS

Alkazi Foundation: Theatre Photography Grant (2020)

Sony Better Photography: Wedding Photography Awards – Finalist (2020)

Alkazi Theatre Photography Grant Award (2020)

Serendipity Arts: Theatre Documentation Grant Award (2022)

TOTO Awards: Shortlisted

World Press Photography Awards: Nominee

KYOTOGRAPHIE: KG+ Select Award (2026)

CPW: Saltman Emerging Photography Award (2026)

FILMS

Neelira (2026) – Still Photographer

My Lord (2026) – Poster Shoot