Description
Discover 'The Hotel' by Tenzing Dakpa, a captivating photobook that intricately blends the real and metaphorical aspects of family, identity, and nostalgia. This beautifully crafted volume explores an actual hotel in Sikkim, Northeast India, managed by Dakpa's parents, serving as a poignant backdrop for intimate stories and memories.
Through evocative photography, Dakpa captures the essence of daily life in the hotel, showcasing the vibrant spaces—from guest rooms to the inviting dining room, where visitors from around the world momentarily dwell. The images reflect not only the hotel’s physical environment but also the deeper connections of family, love, and the passage of time.
As a lens for self-discovery, 'The Hotel' portrays Dakpa's journey as the only family member distanced from its daily operations, using his camera to bridge his feelings of migration and detachment. The book invites readers to engage with the duality of a place that is transient yet deeply rooted in memory. Celebrated for its artistic merit, 'The Hotel' won the Singapore International Photography Festival Photobook Award in 2018, solidifying its place as a significant contribution to contemporary photography.
Explore themes of home, identity, and the human experience within the pages of this extraordinary book. Perfect for art lovers, photography enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by the complex interplay between space and self, 'The Hotel' offers a unique glimpse into the heart of family life intertwined with the hospitality industry.
Through evocative photography, Dakpa captures the essence of daily life in the hotel, showcasing the vibrant spaces—from guest rooms to the inviting dining room, where visitors from around the world momentarily dwell. The images reflect not only the hotel’s physical environment but also the deeper connections of family, love, and the passage of time.
As a lens for self-discovery, 'The Hotel' portrays Dakpa's journey as the only family member distanced from its daily operations, using his camera to bridge his feelings of migration and detachment. The book invites readers to engage with the duality of a place that is transient yet deeply rooted in memory. Celebrated for its artistic merit, 'The Hotel' won the Singapore International Photography Festival Photobook Award in 2018, solidifying its place as a significant contribution to contemporary photography.
Explore themes of home, identity, and the human experience within the pages of this extraordinary book. Perfect for art lovers, photography enthusiasts, and anyone intrigued by the complex interplay between space and self, 'The Hotel' offers a unique glimpse into the heart of family life intertwined with the hospitality industry.