Printing Photography on Silk: A collaboration with artist Bhavy Trivedi

At Soundarya Digital Fabric Prints, we are constantly inspired by creators who experiment with new mediums and push artistic boundaries. This month, we had the honor of working with visual artist Bhavy Trivedi, who chose to present his photography in an unconventional yet breathtaking format printed on pure chinnon silk.

Bhavy showcased his work at the Centre d’Art, Auroville, as part of the Dominique Darr Grant Exhibition. This grant was established to honor the legacy of Dominique Darr, a Parisian photographer and founder of Centre d’Art. In line with her vision, the annual exhibition encourages young Aurovilians to explore photography as a medium and present unique perspectives around a central theme.

Exploring the Invisible & the Hidden

This year’s edition of the Dominique Darr Grant focused on the theme of “the invisible and the hidden.” Each artist presented their interpretation of truth, perception, and reality through the lens of photography. For his contribution, Bhavy presented evocative photographs captured in two remarkable locations: Tapi Bawdi, Jodhpur & Suru Valley, Ladakh. 

A Seamless Blend of Art & Textile

What set Bhavy’s exhibition apart was his choice of medium. Instead of traditional framed prints on paper, he envisioned his images flowing across fabric panels, allowing them to interact with light, movement, and space. This gave his photographs an entirely new dimension, delicate, translucent, and alive.

To bring this vision to life, Bhavy collaborated with our team at Soundarya Digital Fabric Prints. Together, we carefully curated the technical process:

• Fabric Sourcing - After exploring options, Bhavy selected pure chinnon silk, a fabric known for its natural transparency and fluidity, which beautifully complemented his photography.

• Reactive Printing on Silk - To ensure the colors were rich, long-lasting, and true to his original captures, we used advanced reactive digital printing ideal for natural fabrics like silk.

• Finishing & Preparation - Each fabric panel was processed, finished, and made exhibition-ready with precision, ensuring his art was presented at the highest quality.

Our Commitment to Artists & Designers

At Soundarya Digital Fabric Prints, we believe fabric can be more than a medium for fashion or décor, it can be a canvas for storytelling. Collaborations like Bhavy’s remind us of the endless possibilities that come alive when art meets textile technology.

We are proud to have been a part of this journey, helping an artist translate his vision into reality and present it to the world in a way that was truly one of a kind.