Caesura/Continuum: Artist Raj Shahani's first solo exhibit captures the movement and physicality of dancers in motion

Caesura/Continuum: Artist Raj Shahani's first solo exhibit captures the movement and physicality of dancers in motion

FP Staff November 7, 2019, 14:24:43 IST

Raj Shahani’s sculptures are said to be inspired by the lyrical movements of the human body and a sensitive and detailed observation of dancers in motion.

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An ongoing exhibition at the Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai has on display sculptures created by the New York-based artist Raj Shahani. Titled Caesura/Continuum, the artist showcases 25 bronze figures from the series, Emotion.

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The sculptures are inspired by the lyrical movements of the human body and a sensitive and detailed observation of dancers in motion. In this image, the figure, entitled Indomitable, encapsulates the eloquent fluidity of the dancer.

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In the works for the last two years, the starting point of the series was photography, through which the artist captured the dynamic physicality of the dancers during a performance.

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The near-life size, three-dimensional sculptures that are part of this exhibit are translations of Shahani’s photographs of balletand contemporary dancers. In this image are two pieces titled Equipoise.

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Caesura/Continuum marks Shahani’s first solo exhibit. The artist gave up a career in business in pursuit of his art and works out of his studio in Bronx, New York. In this image: A sculpture from the series titled Aspiration.

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Shahani’s exhibit, that articulates his reading of movement and physicality will be on display at the Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai from 5 November to 10 November, 2019.

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