25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Shilp Srishti' showcases stone art and terracotta
Lucknow: Sculptures exploring themes of time and experience are on display at a group exhibition titled 'Shilp Srishti', which opened on Sunday at the Kala Srot Art Gallery.
Curated by dean of the faculty of fine arts and performing arts at DSMNRU, Prof P Rajivnayan, the exhibition was inaugurated by senior artist Jai Krishna Agarwal.
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The exhibition focuses on two ancient and elemental craft mediums—terracotta and stone. In all, 20 sculptures created by five artists are on display. The exhibition will remain open to public till May 31, from 2pm to 8pm.
Shraddha Tiwari (26) made a sculpture depicting femininity through the face of a woman adorned with flowers. "My artwork embraces femininity and nature," she said, Another artist, Sushil Yadav (24) created sculptures that explore the human condition through the imagery of roots.
"I tried to show how humans are entangled with their emotions, problems, dreams, and conflicts—just like tangled roots," he said.
Akash Kumar Rana (24) presented a sculpture titled Pillar of Pain. "It represents human existence, inner pain, resilience, and consciousness that often remain hidden. In today's world, having a backbone to stand up for what's right is essential," he shared.
A visitor, Reema Singh remarked, "The sculptures are so expressive that one can clearly understand what the artists are trying to convey."
