Rain Dogs
When the world retreated indoors in 2021, celebrated photographer Rohit Chawla found himself drawn to Goa's monsoon-drenched coastline. The pandemic had hollowed out the beaches, leaving behind only emptiness and the occasional wandering dog. After four decades devoted to capturing human subjects across continents, this enforced stillness proved startling. Chawla discovered something curious whilst traversing the abandoned shore: the forgotten canines that shadowed his steps seemed to mirror his own fragility. Perhaps they sensed his yearning for connection as keenly as he recognised theirs. What began as a personal creative response evolved into something far richer. Three years of reflection transformed these photographs into a profound meditation on isolation, companionship, and the unexpected grace found in overlooked moments. The resulting collection pairs Chawla's intimate visual work with reflections from thirty contributing writers, each offering their own interpretation of this peculiar encounter between man and beast. Most remarkably, every participant waived payment, with all proceeds flowing directly to animal welfare organisations. Rain Dogs emerges as both artistic statement and humanitarian gesture, inviting readers to contemplate loneliness, resilience, and the extraordinary bonds we forge when everything else falls away.
- Author: Rohit Chawla
- Publisher: HarperCollins India
- Genre: Photography
- ISBN: 978-9365695618
- Pages: 164 pages