Wire Formation

‘Wire Formation’ is a gaze towards the intricate relation among human-nature-technology exposing the profound impact of urbanization and digitalization on society and landscapes in the 21st Century, especially in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

It investigates the social, political, cultural and environmental implication of the digital transformation on landscapes and societies. These range from the immediate impact on the visual periphery of the technological systems to developments on city level and the extraction of the resources that built the digital infrastructures.

In the realm of digital media, art and technology, the photographer challenges the dominant narrative of mono-technology, which promotes a homogenous globalized world of singular future. Diverse range of techno-culture experiences are intertwined with digital transformation. Technodiversity goes beyond the mere proliferation of gadgets and systems, emphasizing the rediscovery of forgotten techniques and exploration of new ways to engage with technology based on different purposes and perspectives in the world. The series discovers a fascinating array of research that highlights the varied technocentric reality in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and also encourages us to envision our digital future.

The Photo series aim to discover the cultural significance of these structures within the South Asian geography. The wires serve as a tangible symbol of urbanization, digitalization and the power dynamics associated with progress and development. By exploring bustling cityscapes, architectural marvels and the interplay of human activity with technological infrastructure, the images delve into the profound transformations occurring within the teleology of nature. The Bengali government had announced that they will start removing the poles, draped with wires, in 2022, making this photo series an archive of a fading technological reality.