Mundane abstractions
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This collection features photographs by Aditya Pawar that capture everyday objects and scenes in an abstract manner. Pawar focuses his lens on mundane subjects to reveal unusual shapes, textures and patterns that are often overlooked in daily life. The abstracted images provide a fresh perspective for viewing familiar things.
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- 1. MUNDANE ABSTRACTIONS Collection of photographs by Aditya Pawar