The Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability and The Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute invite you to hear from photographer and environmental artist Claudio Cambon, whose To Reach the Source: The Stepwells of India series is currently on display at the Center for the Environment. Through his evocative photography of stepwells, Cambon invites us to reconsider our relationship with water, space, and the environment. His work highlights the importance of preserving both historical structures and natural resources, demonstrating how aesthetic appreciation can lead to deeper ecological awareness. By immersing viewers in the beauty and significance of stepwells, Cambon’s art fosters a sense of connection to the past and a renewed responsibility for the future.

Join us for an engaging discussion moderated by Dan Schrag, Sturgis Hooper Professor of Geology, Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering, as Cambon shares the inspiration and motivation behind his series on India's historic stepwells and his career in photography. Learn about his artistic vision, creative process, and the deeper environmental and cultural significance of his work.