Sculpture
Brass statuettes, 'Vishnu and Lakshmi'
K.C. Sharma portrays two revered Hindu deities in gleaming brass statuettes. Lovely Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, poses gracefully on a lotus blossom - a seat of divine truth. She is the wife of Lord Vishnu and is the goddess of prosperity, purity, chastity and generosity.
Engraved brass art, 'Thai Swan'
Strolling through the mythical Himmaphan forest, home of many sacred animals, a swan pauses to pick up a fallen leaf. Poonsak explores Thai literature and legends in a work he names Hongsa, the literary term for "Swan.
Brass statuette, 'Knowledge Conquers All'
S.K. Shaw presents a symbolic image of Ganesha, Lord of Knowledge. Characterized by a human body and an elephant's head, this mighty deity travels through the different realms on his mystical vehicle, the rat. In this way, Ganesha proves knowledge conquers all.
Brass sculpture, 'Bridal Palki'
S.K. Shaw revisits the past through India's admirable dhokra art. The brass sculpture features two men carrying a palki. In the past, new brides were taken to the groom's place in this form.
Brass sculptures, 'Ganesha the Musician' (set of 5)
Ganesha entertains with a musical feast in this sculpted set from S.K. Shaw. One of the most beloved deities from the Hindu Parthenon, Ganesha appears playing musical instruments or singing. Shaw sculpts each image with the legendary dhokra brass techniques.
Brass vase, 'Resting Time'
Villagers rejoice in the ample splendor of this extraordinary decorative vessel, hand-crafted with exquisite finesse by experts in the art of dhokra. The brim features men relaxing, some sitting others reclining surrounded by a company of people in a dream of artistic legacies.
Brass statuette, 'Dance, Dance, Dance'
Dancing seductively, a young woman twirls so that her skirt swirls gracefully around her ankles. Pah casts the elegant figure in brass, adding a bronze-like patina. Dark curls frame her face in a dreamy portrait inspired by Victorian statuary.
Brass statuette, 'Handsome Ganesha'
Benevolent and handsome, Lord Ganesha sits beneath a parasol. Two elephants accompany the goddess Lakshmi on the base of his throne, as she showers her devotees with coins. Depicted in a brass sculpture by K.C. Sharma, Ganesha himself lifts a hand in blessing.
Brass statuette, 'She Beckons'
Wearing a slender empire-style gown, a young woman beckons gracefully. Pah casts the elegant figure in brass, adding a bronze-like patina. Her hair is caught up in clusters of curls and her skirt flows gracefully around her feet.
Brass statuette, 'Pilgrimage Carriage' (small)
Harnessed to a cart, a proud steed prances at the ready. His task is to carry his master on a yatra, or pilgrimage. In Hindu tradition, an image of the deity was displayed on the carriage during the journey, and this one features a spiritual spear. This lovely work from S.K.