Journalist and photographer Jaynarayan Shah is set to hold a solo photo exhibition titled ‘Witnesses of Time’ on Jestha 11 and 12 in Nepalgunj. The exhibition will showcase significant moments of time, society, nature, and daily life through photography, aiming to highlight Nepali society and cultural heritage. The organizer, Antaral, invites the entire community, including artists, students, and the general public, with the goal of inspiring a new generation’s interest in photography and portraying a vivid image of society.
Organized and managed by Antaral, the ‘Witnesses of Time’ solo photography exhibition presents important snapshots of time, society, nature, and everyday life captured by Jaynarayan Shah. Scheduled for Jestha 11 and 12 in Nepalgunj, the exhibition intends to reveal scenes, characters, traditional clothing, culture, daily life, and nature within Nepali society through evocative images. The photographs on display are expected to offer viewers an immersive experience of the diverse dimensions of human civilization and natural environments.
‘Sometimes certain moments do not remain just memories; they become history,’ says journalist and photographer Jaynarayan Shah. ‘This exhibition is an effort to keep those moments alive.’ Over the past decade and a half, the country has witnessed various political events, shifting landscapes, numerous protests and conflicts, as well as hardships caused by earthquakes, blockades, the COVID-19 pandemic, and lockdowns. Photographer Shah has captured glimpses of all these periods.
‘During my travels, wherever I went, I preserved images of the local people’s lives, customs, traditional attire, settlements, nature, flowers, captivating scenes, and people I met along the way through my camera,’ Shah explains. ‘Now, I am sharing these photos through this exhibition.’ Antaral notes that the exhibition aims to foster greater interest in photography among the younger generation and present a lively portrayal of society’s realities. The organization warmly invites artists, students, media professionals, and the general public to experience these photographs, which tell stories of time, society, and memory.
