A Factless Autobiography
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Book design, Creative direction
Inspired by the book of Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa, A Factless Autobiography is a deeply personal exploration of loss, desire, and the fragility of life by Kolkata-born artist Debmalya Ray Choudhuri. Through his experiences with the suicide of a lover, confrontations with tuberculosis, and grappling with queer identity as a South Asian immigrant in America, Choudhuri delves into the complex interplay of grief and melancholia. This visual project serves as a healing space for survivors of trauma and violence, amplifying anonymity and ambiguity to spark conversations on taboo topics like mental health, suicide, and LGBTQ+ experiences.
Photography: Debmalya Ray Choudhuri
Creative direction & graphic design: Juan Luis Salazar
Publisher: Anne Murayama, ephemere.
Creative direction & graphic design: Juan Luis Salazar
Publisher: Anne Murayama, ephemere.
