Sayan Bose, a documentary photographer, traveled to Sangrampur, West Bengal, where he engaged with local farmer Ariful Alam amidst sunflower gardens. Recognizing the cultural significance of Chhau masks, Bose captured Alam wearing a Mahisha mask, symbolizing complexity in beauty, contrasting the vibrant landscape with the mythological character's dark essence. This collaborative effort emphasized the blend of nature, tradition, and culture, illustrating how beautiful settings can also reflect deeper themes of complexity and duality in life.
Bose described his vision for the image and Alam suggested he lift his arms to express the emotion of the moment. It created a striking contrast; the combination of nature, tradition and culture.
He was youthful and fun-loving, and agreed to pose in the field for me. [...] The only way to get a look behind the scenes of the Saturday magazine.
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