2019 | Digital print on archival paper | Print (width x height): 43 x 28.5 in. / 109 x 72.5 cm. | Archival Paper: Hahnemühle Photo Rag, 308 gsm, acid-free | Printer: Canon Pro 560 with Lucia Pigment Inks
The work explores, limbo and uncertainty experienced by Stanzin Padma, a Ladakhi porter when confronted with the state medals received for his services on the Siachen Glacier.
Stanzin Padma #2 is part of Baptist Coelho’s ongoing multimedia series Stanzin Padma, which follows the life of Stanzin Padma (b. 1988), an award-winning Ladakhi known for his bravery. He was born in Phukpoche, a remote village in the Nubra Valley, 60 kilometres from the Siachen Base Camp, where he still lives with his family. From 2006 to 2014, he worked as a porter on the Siachen Glacier.
Stanzin Padma #2 was first exhibited as part of the artist’s solo exhibition, Body-Automaton at JSLH Art Gallery, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, from 4 – 30 Sep 2019. The exhibtion was curated by Premjish Achari and supported by Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities (JSLH), and Jindal Centre of Visual Arts (JCVA).