DreamRot {FORSAKEN}
by Ami J. Sanghvi
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Pub Date Jun 21 2024 | Archive Date Jul 21 2024
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Description
A surreal dream experience with trauma & CPTSD at the forefront.
*NOTE:
This collection is comprised entirely of images. The text on the images has been manipulated for aesthetic purposes, therefore, this collection may not be well-suited to people with visual impairments.
Advance Praise
"DreamRot {FORSAKEN} is a foray into a lucid fever dream of incredibly evocative imagery and words that Ami Sanghvi is known for. Featuring varied forms of media including photography, illustration, and print, Sanghvi's artwork is gritty and hits hard. They do not shy away from the scary nightmares we can encounter in the world when we've been through, or are living with trauma. Because after all, as the artist tells us, 'safety is a myth we tell small children.'
This visual collection is weird and wonderful and will draw you in.
'In dystopia, we find beauty and sincerity wherever we can, whenever we can.'
DreamRot {FORSAKEN} is one of those beauties and will leave a lasting impression."
- Katy Somerville, Art Director & Co-Editor of Cream Scene Carnival
Featured Reviews
fae f, Reviewer
This experimental photo book felt like wandering through a distorted, digital dreamworld, and I was personally all here for it.
I've had the misfortune of being the victim to multiple traumatic incidents in my own life. I found words incredibly difficult to fashion and string together in the days afterwards, so the choice to communicate through images really resonated with me. The included pieces evoked visceral, raw emotion and while they represented a range of mediums and artistic styles, I found them to mostly be cohesive with the overall narrative.
Some of the images were repeated several times, but I'm assuming that was an intentional creative choice. I can think of many parallels between the concept of repetition and the cycle of emotions that I personally experienced while processing my own traumas, so this choice made perfect sense to me, at least in regard to my individual interpretation of the piece.
DreamRot is a stunning, evocative feast for both the eyes and soul. I'll absolutely be seeking out other works by Ami!
Thanks to NetGalley & Querencia Press for the simply gorgeous digital review copy 💖
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