Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Cop Shiva's Photo Exhibition: Memories of Childhood
Imagine an artist named Cop Shiva who grew up poor and didn't have childhood photos.
Now, he's created a photo exhibition called 'No Longer a Memory' that's like the photo album he never had.
The photos show him and his mother acting out stories from their childhood in rural India, using costumes and colorful backgrounds.
It took almost eight years to make, with his mother as a key collaborator.
The artist hopes people will feel something when they see the photos, maybe remember their own families, and enjoy the stories they tell.
Artist Cop Shiva's exhibition 'No Longer a Memory' is a photo series based on his childhood memories.
The photos recreate memories with his mother, inspired by rural Karnataka's myths and folktales.
Shiva and his mother spent nearly eight years creating the photo series together.
The exhibition includes studio-style photography with vibrant backdrops and costumes.
The artist hopes viewers will engage with the exhibition emotionally and with an open mind.
- Who
- Cop Shiva, the artist, and his mother, Gowramma.
- What
- An exhibition called 'No Longer a Memory', featuring photo performances by artist Cop Shiva.
- When
- The exhibition was in the making for about eight years. On display at Gallery Sumukha until June 28.
- Where
- The exhibition is at Gallery Sumukha, Bengaluru.
- Why
- To recreate the artist's childhood memories and address what he lacked growing up.
- Exhibition Title
- 'No Longer a Memory'
- Artist
- Cop Shiva (BS Shivaraju)
- Location
- Gallery Sumukha, Bengaluru
- Content
- Photo performances based on childhood memories
- Inspiration
- Myths, legends, and folktales of rural Karnataka
- Key Collaborator
- Shiva's mother, Gowramma
- Exhibition Dates
- Until June 28