Stepwells: Subterranean Architecture in Western India

An exhibition of 60 Digital Photographs by Richard Cox
Exhibition runs through August 04 - September 04 2010

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An upcoming exhibition of digital photographs by Richard Cox will document the ancient and versatile Stepwells system in Western India. Cox will extend his international tour, previously shown throughout the United Kingdom and India, to North America to familiarize the indigenous architectural structures to a broader Western audience. Used for over a thousand years, stepwells were fundamental construction units to provide the arid Indian deserts with a continuous supply of water for survival; they also served as centers for congregation, relaxation and worshiping of Gods. Although many are defunct today, stepwells are typical of an Indian architectural vocabulary and commonly found throughout the subcontinent’s dry landscapes. Cox’s colored digital prints reflect the intricate geometric forms that served both an aesthetic and functional purpose for the past 2,500 years. The exhibition captures and radiates a unique, yet ubiquitous aspect of Indian architecture.