Depicting the essence of Bengal through sculptures

Sculpting requires intricacy, creativity and minute detailing, and artistes are able to spin magical creations with the help of acquired skill. To showcase the artistic talent of the sculptors, Janus Art Gallery is going to present a group art exhibition titled-‘Melange’ in the national Capital.

The exhibition, which begin on April 12, will be presented at Sridharani art gallery. Six contemporary sculptors from Bengal will unveil their selected figurines that are strikingly experimental and exploratory in nature. This show will present sculptures that has the unique artistic touch of participating sculptors such as Animesh Mahata, Arindam Sarker, Kaushik Halder, Pankaj Panwar, Srikanta Banerjee, Surajit Sarkar, Suvajit Samanta, Tapan Barui, Tarun Maity, Vijay Kowshik, Debabrata Sarkar and Saurav Roy Chowdhury.

Curated by Soma Bhowmik, the exhibition features the experimental and exploratory presentation of modern sculpture making by the sculptors from Bengal. 

The artists, who are mostly born in the 60s or later (Vijay Kowshik is the senior-most sculptor in this show) either residing in Bengal or outside, are all trained in Bengal and have a deep rooted connection with the legacy of Bengal. One of the most striking features in the works of these artists is an experimental and exploratory approach to their work. The thematic range is wide and open to various ideas and concepts; and so is the material use. 

The younger generation of sculptors do not shy away from being experimental, inviting the non conventional and exploring the possibilities of the medium. The theme, in itself, is highly celebrated in many of these artistes’ works showcased here.