Kiki Garthwaite
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Ladakh
Ladakh was taken in Ladakh, India, in a monastery tucked below the Himalayas. This kind man was showing us his prayer beads and wishing us well on our journey. His friendly smile and welcoming eyes were a true reflection of the cordial and receptive character this man evoked. This photograph serves as a reminder for myself regarding the power of a genuine smile, of a smile鈥檚 ability to break all language barriers and to stimulate positive emotions. A reminder to keep smiling.鈥漇tudent Arts Program official selection 2020.
![A photo of two elderly Indian women](/umc/sites/default/files/styles/small_500px_25_display_size_/public/page/garthwaite-portraits_of_india-festival.jpg?itok=vsEO4_u6)
Portraits of India: Festival, The Lady, The Man
A series of portraits taken in India in 2015.
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Portraits of India: Festival, The Lady, The Man
These faces are what sparked my love for portraiture photography. Every photo and every person a unique story.
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![A photo of an elderly Indian man wearing a black knitted hat](/umc/sites/default/files/styles/small_500px_25_display_size_/public/page/garthwaite-portraits_of_india-the_man.jpg?itok=OjSWxfw-)
Portraits of India: Festival, The Lady, The Man
A small glimpse into a lifestyle so very different from my own. Thank you India, for teaching me and challenging me.鈥澨齋tudent Arts Program official selections 2020.
About the Artist
Kiki Garthwaite is a senior majoring in technology, arts and media engineering.