K R Sunil is a photographer based in Kerala who is known for his human interest photographs and stories. Growing up during the late 80s and 90s – on the cusp of two generations – he often became a poignant witness to traditions and ways of life that were disappearing before his very eyes. These early encounters amidst a fast-changing world became crucial in inspiring the photographic journeys he would make later. From his very early forays into photography Sunil sought to capture and preserve the essence of what makes each of them unmistakably human.

Over the years, his body of work has come to reflect a few inherently recognizable themes that have become the trademark of Sunil’s repertoire. Maritime history, nature, and life in port towns are a few such themes. His critically acclaimed work among the seafarers of Malabar (Manjukkar 2018) featured – perhaps for the first time – the stories of the long-forgotten seafarers of Malabar.