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Emami Art is hosting an ensemble exhibition of contemporary ceramics, “Bhū: The act of becoming”, at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity until December 12, 2021. The exhibition features works of 11 established as well as emerging artists with a diverse range of visual languages within ceramic art. "Molding ideas into objects, the artists of Bhū offer a fresh, contemporary perspective to the ancient craft. It is exciting to see such a dynamic and diverse range of creative voices coming together, creating a confluence of visions," said Richa Agarwal, CEO Emami Art. (Photo: PR handout)
Rich in colour and minimal in form, Vinod Daroz's work utilises the conventional and functional aspects of ceramic as a metaphor for mythological stories. (Photo: PR handout)
Devesh Upadhyay's figurative sculptures complement the playful idiom of Saraswati. His ceramic sculptures portray human figures as ‘characters’. His work explores the realm of innocence within the complex conditions of society. (Photo: PR handout)
Falguni Bhatt's works respond to the notion of space as an architectural entity, a vast expanse of land, or an abstract, psychological space within. She works in a range of mediums, including sculpture, ceramic, and installation. (Photo: PR handout)
Kavita Pandya Ganguly, known for the Nerikomi technique, conjures a visual language that fuses organic forms with geometric simplicity. (Photo: PR handout)
Inspired by nature, history, and religion, Keshari Nandan Prasad’s practice is an interpretation of natural phenomena with reference to Hindu mythology. (Photo: PR handout)
Partha Dasgupta's work, inspired by the sensory qualities of ceramic art, fuses into sculptures and installations. (Photo: PR handout)
Born in Russia and based in Auroville, Pondicherry, Saraswati's works explore architectural themes with organic forms. (Photo: PR handout)
Shalini Dam's creations explore the idea of contradiction and duality using signs and symbols. Her treatment of the surface is aimed to challenge the ways of seeing through optical illusion. (Photo: PR handout)
Shilpi Sharma's work is inspired by the mystery of the oceanic world. Blending recycled and organic material like natural fibre, or paper pulp with clay, her pieces are molded to resemble aquatic forms. (Photo: PR handout)
Shweta Mansingka experiments with organic and geometric forms along with a range of firing and glazing techniques. Here visual language, abstract and minimal, is an expression of the artist’s thoughts with clay as its medium. (Photo: PR handout)
Indrani Singh Cassime and her studio Pheonix Potteries are at the forefront of the ancient Anagama kiln firing technique in India. (Photo: PR handout)
