My
Everyday Life India
photo exhibition kicked-off its near month long run with a wildly
successful opening reception on Friday, November 2. Over 250 guests
mingled, tasted traditional appetizers from India, and enjoyed
entertainment by
DJ Teek and belly dancer,
Dilara.
I had a great time interacting with art enthusiasts,
Daily Candy
followers, couples out for date night, and both old and new friends. The
positive energy radiated as I received feedback on my work in person.
Even a five-year-old gave me his thoughts on his favorite print.
It was a humbling experience to be surrounded by
members of Atlanta's Indian Community. One of the most profound
moments in the show for me was speaking to an Indian woman who told me,
"I grew up in India but these images have awakened my spirit in such a
way to view the beauty of my country. I feel alive."


A huge thank
you to the people who helped make this event a success. First, to my
beautiful wife, Brandi, who is so patient and gracious to allow me to
continue to explore and create art. I am continually grateful for her
support in such a busy time, especially with so much happening and with
the birth of our first child, 2 month old Addison. Thank you to my
family who attendeded and also helped work the event, my sisters
Krystal, Raschelle, and Sherrell as well as my brother, Michael. A huge
thank you to my friends, Cliff Robinson and Paras Griffin, for capturing the occasion as
well. I am so lucky to have such a supportive staff, Tara and Sakeenah,
who worked tirelessly to get us prepared.
I would sincerely like to thank the vendors that made this event so highly successful. Thank you to
KIS(cubed) events and
S3 Catering
for the delicious authentic Indian cuisine. Thank you to
DJ Teek and
belly dancer,
Dilara, for the fantastic entertainment. The coordination
of talent was by Nadira Merali of
Envi Event Planning. The fabulous
decor was provided by
Ragini Patel with Weddings InStyle and lighting provided by
Active Production and Design.
Don't forget, I am giving away a FREE, yes free, fine art print of the Taj Mahal. Find out how to win by visiting my
blog post.
Everyday Life India runs through November 21, 2012, so be sure to
check it out and invite your friends. You can visit the KNIGHT Gallery,
Wednesday thru Saturday from 12 Noon to 6 PM. Or by appointment.
For directions/map CLICK HERE