From a tree showcasing the journey of life to representing the energy and the motion of today’s world through the power and speed of a bull, “The Sculpture Show 2016” interprets the various forms of art on various themes. The exhibition features 16 artists including Sakti Burman, Laxma Goud, K.S. Radhakrishnan, S. Nandagopal, Paresh Maity, Sujata Bajaj and Dimpy Menon using mediums like bronze, fibreglass, ceramic and wood. “The idea behind this show was to bring together a mix of sculptors from all genres that have a distinctive style and concept,” shares Sunaina Anand, curator of the show.
The exhibition showcases around 35 works by well-known as well as upcoming artists. “In contemporary arts the trend has been about collecting paintings but at the same time I would say the trends are changing,” points out Sunaina and adds, “In this exhibition, the viewers get a chance to see sculptors who are working with different materials. On one hand is Paresh Maity’s work titled ‘Force’ depicting today’s world in the simplest way through the power and speed of a bull while Jayasri Burman’s bronze sculptures are an extension of her paintings. Artist Narayan Chandra Sinha’s creation ‘Man, Machine and Nature’ is inspired by nature and executed with man-made bicycle horns to create a flower. She weaves discarded materials together to create magnificent sculptures which show a strong bond between craft and fine arts.”
