Spaces : No faces

(2005)

“Spaces: No Faces” offers a unique glimpse into the intimate worlds of women, captured through the lens of Leena. This gallery is a collection of evocative photographs focusing on the subtle details that define personal spaces—be it a gently resting hand, the reflective surface of a mirror, the familiar comfort of a bed, the sacred presence of a tulsi plant, a fleeting bird, or a whimsical wall doodle.

Each image, devoid of faces, speaks volumes about the lives entwined within these spaces, telling stories of presence, absence, and the many emotions in between. Leena’s series invites viewers to look beyond the obvious and feel the essence of everyday life and its silent yet powerful narratives.

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A collage series set in a red light district—evoking space, absence, and anonymity, with no faces or personal identity

A lane

A dimly lit passageway with green walls leads to a sunlit street where a group of women in pink sit and converse near blue doors

Doorway

A woman in yellow with gold earrings and a silver chain touches her face, partly obscured by expressive black markings

Face smuged

An old mirror with a floral design is mounted on a green wall, reflecting a room with shelves, hanging fabric, and various objects

Mirror detail

A person wearing a red and black outfit with bangles stands with arms crossed in front of a weathered brick wall. Their face is obscured

Portrait

A person in red with a blue scarf stands indoors, face obscured, with another figure slightly blurred in the background

Portrait

A close-up of a woman's ear adorned with a gold earring, with her hair tied back and a silver chain necklace visible

Lady detail

Women sitting on the floor writing on small chalkboards with chalk, participating in a learning session with books and slates

Educating Them

A young boy lies on a bed in a dimly lit room with green walls, surrounded by hanging clothes and household items

Boy on bed

A close-up of women's feet adorned with anklets and toe rings, resting near a wall, with sandals scattered on a wet floor

Leg detail

Close-up of a woman's hand adorned with traditional bangles, resting on another person's shoulder

Hand Detail

A green wall features a painted illustration of a girl reading on a pencil, while a child in a dress stands partially in the doorway

Portrait

A woman in a patterned sari sits on a bed in a small room with green walls, religious posters, and hanging clothes in the background

Phool Bibi Org

A small room with green plastic-covered walls has religious posters, a bed with folded clothes, and a shelf holding household items

Room Detail

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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.