3D Sculptures

I've been working with clay and acrylics since seventh grade, drawn to how these materials let me manipulate and mold my ideas into something tangible. I enjoy crafting petit human busts, barely three inches tall, where their emotions are displayed outwardly, almost like they're wearing their thoughts on their surfaces for everyone to see, literally ‘thinking out loud’ and whispering their stories in the language of colors and contours.

Supression, 2023

This piece marks the beginning of the series, an exploration of the theme of repression. The sculpture's damp hair mirrors the oppressive weight one might feel, embodying a sense of heaviness and entrapment. I chose a starfish to cover the mouth as a potent symbol of silenced voices and the struggle to breathe freely. My inspiration came from an episode of the Netflix series 'Glow Up,' where an artist utilized a starfish as facial prosthetic makeup to convey a similar concept. This influence guided my interpretation, infusing the sculpture with layered meanings and a connection to contemporary visual storytelling.

Carmen, 2023

This sculpture, titled "Carmen," stands as a continuation of the series, embodying the dual nature of its name—a Latin term for 'garden' and a widely recognized female name. Through "Carmen," I tried to encapsulate the essence of femininity, intertwining the resilience and grace inherent to womanhood. Despite being a face of somberness, amidst the signs of wounds and strife, it speaks to the enduring strength that defines the female spirit. The sculpture's eyes, a defining feature, draw inspiration from ‘Dokra’, a revered art form from West Bengal, India.

Imagination, 2023

This final piece embodies what my imagination looks like to me, echoing the contours of a VR headset, yet it is steeped in the natural world of flora and fauna. It reflects on how we often view our surroundings through a predefined lens, essentially sidelining our natural vision. Drawing a parallel with devices like the Apple Vision Pro or Oculus, which, despite their technological marvel, impart a dystopian feel, this sculpture endeavors to reconnect us with the essence of our world. It champions an 'augmented' reality, one that blends the marvels of technology with the grounding presence of nature, suggesting a harmony between the digital and the natural.

A smaller version of this piece is part of ‘The Tiny Gallery,’ a venture started by Beau Glazier. It is a room exhibiting the interdisciplinary art of the Collaborative Arts community at the Tisch School of Arts at New York University.