Vivek Vilasini – Colored Houses Series
“The houses photographed herein are from a closely knit locale in Kerala – a significant and rapidly popular pattern in this part of the country. The pattern of richly coloured and aggressively decorated residences symbolise prosperity and exude a sense of security – both financial and social. Although the vocabulary of aesthetics can be termed kitsch, the idea is understand the underly ing patterns of expression in the ostentatiously and vibrantly decorated households. This documentation may come across as an irony to taste and yet registers an impact in the way these houses stand out and express individuality and belonging – examples of a thriving culture. The camera captures a glimpse of ambition within a culture.”
