Series description
We have a tendency to focus on the negativity and mundanity in our lives, but if we look up at the sky and its vast beauty, our worries can quickly dissipate. This series showcases the rapidly changing cloud patterns juxtaposed against locales that form the backdrop to our daily lives. Just like the sky, our lives will always change rapidly, but no matter what the weather is, the sky remains a beacon of hope. It is a reminder that when we look up we can romanticise our lives, even if just for a moment. It is a touch of magic within the mundane.
Biography
My name is Amy Gajjar. I grew up in the small town of Port Elizabeth, South Africa. In 2021, I relocated to the sunny city of Cape Town to pursue my tertiary studies. I am currently a third year studying a BA in Visual Communications at Red and Yellow: Creative School of Business. I am a graphic designer, illustrator and digital designer. As far as I can remember, photography has always been one of my passions. I fondly remember getting my first camera at the age of 7 and the rest was history. I love capturing the beauty in everything and telling a story with my photos.
Walk About: The Building
This image of a building with a beautiful mural on it was taken on a walk around Salt River, Cape Town, during a photography class activity.
© Amy Gajjar, South Africa, Shortlist, Student competition, In a Changing World, 2023 Sony World Photography Awards
Walk About: My Friends
Our photography class was tasked with finding photo opportunities in the area around our school. This is an image of my friends scouting a costume hire store.
© Amy Gajjar, South Africa, Shortlist, Student competition, In a Changing World, 2023 Sony World Photography Awards
Walk About: Shipwrecked
I spotted this building while our photography class was searching for interesting locations close to our school. From a certain angle the building looks like a rusty ship.
© Amy Gajjar, South Africa, Shortlist, Student competition, In a Changing World, 2023 Sony World Photography Awards
The Courtyard
This was taken in the courtyard of the Mont Rochelle vineyard during a family road trip to Franschoek, Western Cape. I loved how beautiful the sky looked.
© Amy Gajjar, South Africa, Shortlist, Student competition, In a Changing World, 2023 Sony World Photography Awards
Walk About: The Stairway to Heaven
I was struck by this unknown building's staircase on a walk around Salt River, Cape Town.
© Amy Gajjar, South Africa, Shortlist, Student competition, In a Changing World, 2023 Sony World Photography Awards
Freedom Market
This was taken on a family road trip to Paarl, Western Cape. The van was sat outside Freedom Market, a popular farmers market in the district.
© Amy Gajjar, South Africa, Shortlist, Student competition, In a Changing World, 2023 Sony World Photography Awards
Walk About: City Life
Some of the buildings and cars that I encountered on a walk with my photography class.
© Amy Gajjar, South Africa, Shortlist, Student competition, In a Changing World, 2023 Sony World Photography Awards