Tejal Patni – Shh! – Create* Inspire* Community* Art* Design* Music* Film* Photo* Project
A selection of the work of lens artist and filmmaker Tejal Patni. Based in Dubai, Patni is known for creating compelling cinematic worlds that often hover between reality and imagination. His artistic journey reflects his deep fascination with memory, perception, and surreal, often layered playfulness and quiet introspection. The images are part of a photo series based on Putney’s immersive art installation Longing. The original installation involved live actors and constructed sets. The project aims to capture small personal moments: someone waiting, someone lost in thought, someone feeling something they can’t put into words. For Putney, art is a way of transcending the frame, creating layered experiences where the viewer is not just looking, but living within the work:
“I want people to feel like participants in a dialogue between light, color and emotion. Ultimately, my practice is about erasing the boundaries between reality and dream, artist and audience, and providing small moments of wonder and reflection in an ever-changing world.”
Tejal Patni entered our Booooooom Art & Photography Book Awards 2025 and made our shortlist.
