Branch Art Exhibit: The Fragile Wild - Photographs by Roshan Panjwani

Throughout the month of September, the works of photographer Roshan Panjwani are on display at Deer Park branch. Roshan Panjwani is a Toronto-based nature and wildlife photographer, originally from India. Living with a physical disability has meant approaching fieldwork differently and has reinforced the persistence the work demands. Over more than a decade he has photographed across a wide range of habitats: the tiger reserves of India, the Okavango Delta and salt pans of Botswana, the savannahs of East Africa, the Himalayan high desert of Ladakh, the rainforests of Costa Rica, the mountains and coast of Alaska and the Canadian Rockies, and the High Arctic fjords of Greenland and Svalbard. His photographs have appeared on the cover of Canadian Photography magazine, been featured by BBC Earth, and appear in Europe's Sea Mammals, published by Princeton University Press. Through his work he hopes to deepen appreciation and care for the planet's fragile ecosystems and the wildlife inhabiting them. "I photograph nature and wildlife in some of the world's less-explored places - pristine habitats, distinctive species, and landscapes that can feel otherworldly. Much of my work entails long hours in the field, watching for the light to shift or for wildlife behaviour that makes the frame memorable." This exhibit is part of TPL's Art Exhibit Space program. Toronto Public Library provides space for local artists to exhibit their work at locations across the city. These exhibits aim to reflect the diverse cultural interests of the city and its neighbourhoods. The exhibit can be viewed during Deer Park's open hours. Please check the Deer Park branch page before your visit. The branch will be closed on September 6th and 7th. Free. All are welcome. Image credit Photographer: Roshan Panjwani Title of Piece: King of Ice Medium: Fine art pigment print, face-mounted to acrylic Size/Dimensions: 30" x 45"