Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Cop Shiva's Photo Series Revives Childhood Memories in Bengaluru
An artist named Cop Shiva created a series of photos called 'No Longer a Memory' that's like a play of pictures.
The pictures are about his memories.
They feature himself and his mother.
They act out different characters, like they used to do when he was a kid.
This project happened because they didn't have any photos together when he was young.
He grew up in a small village.
They were very close and did everything together.
The show is at a gallery in Bengaluru.
It is a look back at his childhood.
Cop Shiva's photo performance series, 'No Longer a Memory,' is on display at Gallery Sumukha in Bengaluru.
The series, curated by Joshua Muyiwa, features Shiva and his mother, Gowramma, in various roles.
The work explores themes of masquerade and roles people play in their public and private lives.
The idea stemmed from the lack of photographs of Shiva and his mother together during his childhood.
Shiva and his mother shared a close bond, often engaging in play-acting and role-playing.
- Who
- Artist-photographer Cop Shiva and his mother, Gowramma.
- What
- A photo performance series reliving childhood memories.
- When
- Currently on display.
- Where
- Gallery Sumukha, Bengaluru.
- Why
- To explore memories, masquerade, and the bond between mother and son.
- Artist
- Cop Shiva (Shivaraju B.S.)
- Exhibition Title
- 'No Longer a Memory'
- Curator
- Joshua Muyiwa
- Location
- Gallery Sumukha, Bengaluru
- Subject
- Childhood memories, mother-son relationship