Punjab 003 — Trial by Fire

Indian rupee notes are impaled on hand-forged steel skewers and held above glowing charcoal inside a traditional Punjabi tandoor. The image juxtaposes two forms of value: the fleeting worth of currency and the enduring craftsmanship embodied by the handmade clay oven, forged steel, and centuries-old techniques that continue to shape everyday life. A study in heat, texture, and transformation, the work invites viewers to question what is truly precious.

Printed as a museum-quality giclée on premium matte fine art paper using archival pigment inks, ensuring exceptional detail and archival longevity.