Sonam Zoksang
Sonam Zoksang was born in Kyirong, Tibet in 1960. He grew up in refugee schools, got a degree in Buddhist Dialectics, and taught himself photography. In 1985 Zoksang moved to the US, where he now runs Vision of Tibet.
He often takes pictures of Tibetan refugee communities in India, as well as in the US and other countries. Zoksang’s slide presentations at schools and cultural and community centers are always well-attended; he seeks out these opportunities as he feels education is particularly important. His photos have been widely published in books, magazines, and newspapers, and are widely exhibited, one major show having been in a US Congressional building in Washington DC. That exhibition was forced to close after less than one week due to political pressure.
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Art is a powerful medium to display one’s emotions, thoughts, ideas, and feelings. I love taking pictures. The late Galen Rowell’s book “MY TIBET” inspired me tremendously.
I do not consider myself as a serious artist per se. But years of clicking my cameras gave me a unique perspective of creating photos that talk. I like Galen Rowell’s photo of the rainbow over the Potala. It has a timeless quality.
My favourite work is a photo of His Holiness with a shaft of light coming through the tent on his face.
I don’t know if art can truly change the world but I do believe art can definitely make a difference in the world.
