Mallik graduated from a Visual Art college, this fine art background forms the basis for his aesthetics. With ten years of working experience, his images have a consistent quality and his portfolio has a wide range of eclectic subjects.

‘I relate to people from diverse backgrounds, I capture the essence of their characters in candid moments and make sure that my models are at ease in my company”. This unobtrusive quality captures the intense moods of his celebrities and anonymous models. Today Mallik’s sensibility and crisp contemporary lighting style has earned him acclaim-Cannes, Cleo, Golden Globe, New York Festival and London International Awards. His work is also featured in Lurzer’s International Archive.

Closer home he documented the ubiquitous popular images on autorickshaws, this is part of an international show entitled “Edge of Desire”.

His consistent quality is sustained by keeping up with the ever evolving technology. He has applied his lens extensively to match the growing demands of his clients. Apart from his work with advertising agencies, he is a consummate collaborator with leading fashion designers, architects and interior designers; he has been a constant contributor to interior and design magazines like Inside Outside. His range is wide and captures an instant in time, reminding the viewer of the sensuousness of the play of light. His images are assertive and speak for themselves.

Suresh Jayaram
Art Critic