Arts Thread

11in X 8in X 8in | Bronze, Marble This sculpture perfectly depicts my situation when I first arrived in America, just like that of a pregnant lady, excited about what future beholds, yet nervous about what challenges it might bring along. Hence, the half belly + half head. Also, the rough and polished surface of the sculpture defines that difference of feelings.

15in X 11in X 8.5in | Wood, Brass Rods, Stack of Paper In India, a huge population still uses their thumbprint instead of a signature. While it's definitely a symbol of illiteracy there, what intrigues me is that the thumbprint can't be copied but your signature can be. When my education opened new opportunities for me, I felt proud & happy that I created an identity of myself, for my family, for my community. The opportunity of studing further in a foreign University. The opportunity to live a different life. A life with a golden thumb print. Self made and Precious. And the joy it brings is very much irreplaceable.

13in X 8in X 4in | Brass, Stainless Steel Until the age of 25, I was born and brought up in Surat city in India. Also, I did my schooling and earned my undergraduate degree in the same. Living with family for 25 years of my life, leaving my family and friends behind, and moving to the United States, was a completely new beginning for me, considering I have never lived independently before. This work symbolizes the steps, representing that I had not lived anywhere besides the city of Surat for 25 years. During the initial phases, adjusting to the different culture in the United States was highly challenging. The double-height and narrow space of the first step in the sculpture present cultural diversity. With the gradual passing of time, I grew more comfortable in the city. With a gradual change in the hight of the steps and more comprehensive steps, this has been indicated, moving to a standard step height. The Pawn on the top represents the scenario perfectly. Like in chess, once Pawn reaches a certain point, he can be whatever he wants. The perspective in the sculpture describes the same.

6in X 3in X 3in | Brass, Bronze, $1 bills Every woman homemaker has that tendency of saving money and resources and being economical. They maintain a monthly family budget for their domestic and another day to day expenses. Whether it is a wealthy family or a poor one, every person will keep using their soaps until it entirely shrinks and not holdable in their hands. I learnt that approach of my mom and implied it here since I came here to the United States, which helped me maintain my monthly budget and gave me an essential dimension for the future. This work describes the enormous impact of those small savings.