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Dumb Dance (2006) by RAJESH P. S.
36 x 33 x 22 inches
Wood, iron, brass & copper

In my work, I believe, I have evolved my own language; which is derived from various forms of expression and distilled from day to day encounters in life. I have tried to express it through whatever medium I find is necessary; I believe the subject cannot be separated from the medium.
 
The instinctive, non-logical, subconscious part of mind must be playing its role in my creative process. Where the conscious part could be said as an editor; the one which resolves conflicts, organizes memories and takes a decision in the process of creative expression.
 
Each sculptor, partly through his experience and partly through observations of natural laws and through self-assessment develops his skill and realizes his inner temperament.
 
I have found wood as a potential medium. The tree trunk represents principle of growth, the seemingly way ward growth attain its own balance and integrity. Every tree is so self- composed; a composition of twists and turns; all enhancing continuity, strength and movement for making my visual language. I owe much to many other such elements of nature.
 
My aim has been to combine the principles of sculpture along with the realization of my subject in making sculpture. I have tried to infuse in works a vitality of life, these pent up energy gets expressed through material. And when the work has power and vitality it moves beyond beauty. Between the beauty of expression and power of expression stands the difference of function. The first aims at pleasing the senses, while the second has a spiritual vitality; both I believe finds way in my work.
 
In my recent works, I have explored the possibilities of combining two elements – calmness and mobility; which renders life to these figures. In this process, I have tried to attain and develop a perfect understanding of human form. Where I have tried to construct my sculpture by putting together the pieces of wood, reliving a cohesive object.
 
Because my traditional lineage and practice, I believe I have achieved considerable spontaneity in the medium, and this helps me to bring out the inner rhythm, inner volume, inner mobility, and inner tension into the forms. In the process, I aim to simplify or idealize it as suited to the form and content. Simplicity may not be an end in art. One derives simplicity in spite of one self in approaching the sense of things. The exploration, the search continues . . . . .


 

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