Life of its own

(2004)

Discover Leena Kejriwal’s stunning fine art photography series that celebrates the inherent beauty found in mundane objects often overlooked in the urban context. Curated by Ranjit Hoskote, this series redefines still-life photography by focusing on the vibrancy of inanimate objects, hinting at the social lives of these items. Her images bridge the realms of living and non-living with powerful visual storytelling.

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A hot tea kettle at a chai shop with local biscuit jars in the background

Kettle

A storefront with sacks of potatoes and woven baskets resting against a faded and rustic blue wall

Potato Seller

Worn clay stove set against a weathered green wall, with a small shrine watching over it

Teashop

Swinging wooden doors with translucent glass, reminiscent of yesteryears

Sharma Saloon

A parked kali pili kolkata cab - with no wind shield - framing a thela in background

Taxi

A tea stained tea kettle at a chai shop sitting next to a basket of ‘teler bhaje’ on newspaper

Kettle

A strong hand grasping the handle of a heavy hot cast-iron press, using a cloth as protection

Iron

A worn weighing scale, a broken wooden door, and an empty chair sit in the dim light of a coal small shop

Scale

Frying pan with egg rests on an egg carton near red chillies, set against a bright red wall

Red

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Leena Kejriwal’s galleries are powerful visual narratives that illuminate the harsh realities of our world while inspiring change through art.