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Portrait of Sadhu Aghori Baba smoking his chillum. Photograph - Limited Edition of 12

Dmitry Ersler

Thailand

Photography, Digital on Paper

Size: 25.2 W x 18.1 H x 0.1 D in

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Portrait of Sadhu Aghori Baba smoking his chillum. Varanasi,India. The Aghori are ascetic Shaiva sadhus. The Aghori are known to engage in post-mortem rituals. They often dwell in charnel grounds, have been witnessed smearing cremation ashes on their bodies, and have been known to use bones from human corpses for crafting kapalas (skullcups which Shiva and other Hindu deities are often iconically depicted holding or using) and jewelry. Because of their practices that are contradictory to orthodox Hinduism, they are generally opposed by other Hindus. No Aghora would ever abstain himself from smoking Marijuana because they believe it is marijuana that helps them concentrate on religious mantras and the strenuous yogic practices they perform by routine. In spite of being under the effect of marijuana all the time they appear very sober and calm. When asked by curious visitors that whether they consume weed for pleasure, they abruptly deny the assertion. The delusion and hallucinations provided by weeds are taken as religious ecstasies and heightened spiritual experiences. I came to Varanasi specifically to photograph these people. It was difficult to find them, but it was even more difficult to persuade them to take a picture. The modern world is an accumulation of technologies, a fast rhythm, communication in the Internet. It is difficult to imagine that somewhere on earth there are still such people who are so different from us. But over the years, they become less and less.

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Digital on Paper

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12

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25.2 W x 18.1 H x 0.1 D in

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Dmitry Ersler is an awards-winning worldwide advertising and fine-art photographer. He born and raised in Moscow, now based in Bangkok, Thailand. He studied photography under the guidance of his father from an early age and later graduate of Moscow School of Art and Photography. In his works, Dmitry explores the human nature, the emotions and feelings of people. Primarily, he captures portraits of individuals in various situations, whether within interiors or in outdoor spaces. At times, these situations may seem ordinary at first glance, but they convey a specific idea. Occasionally, he incorporates shades of fantasy and surrealism, using these techniques to illustrate an underlying narrative or concept. Dmitry enjoys incorporating cinematic lighting into his works, giving them the appearance of a movie frame. Through the use of light, he enhances the emphasis on crucial details, highlighting the importance of specific elements within the composition. Over the past few years, Dmitry has participated in numerous exhibitions in various countries. His works have been showcased in the USA, France, Ukraine, Austria, Thailand, Russia, and others. Recently, as a result of winning the Art Square at Times Square competition, his work was displayed for public viewing at Times Square, Broadway in NY. Dmitry's photographs have been featured multiple times in various international journals and publications. He is a repeat winner of major prestigious international competitions, earning gold medals at the International Photography Awards, Muse Photo Awards, NY Photo Awards, PX3 Paris Photo Awards, and emerging as the champion in competitions such as MIFA, IPA, LICC, Lens Culture, among many others.

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