Ashwin Babu | Disability – Person with speech and hearing impairment | India
Seeing beyond sight — where imagination paints what eyes cannot.
About the Picture
This powerful black-and-white composition portrays layers of emotion and reflection. The image overlays two figures — a man lost in deep thought and a boy engrossed in his meal — both set against the backdrop of a crowded café. The dual exposure effect evokes a quiet intensity, symbolizing solitude amid social spaces. Through its subtle contrasts and framing, the photograph captures the unseen emotional worlds that exist within everyday human interactions.
About the Artist
Ashwin Babu, a deaf photographer from Mumbai, draws inspiration from Charlie Chaplin and the power of expressive silence. His art is rooted in realism, focusing on themes that make one pause and reflect. Once misunderstood due to his deafness, Ashwin now uses photography as his voice — inspiring others like him to embrace the medium and showcase their creative spirit.
