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Patience in every cut

Saturday, 01 March 2025 | SAKSHI PRIYA

Patience in every cut

Amit Singh's Rhythmic of Marble explores nature's essence through intricately carved sculptures with deep symbolism, writes Sakshi Priya

Marble has a way of holding stories within its veins, waiting for the right hands to bring them to life. Rhythmic of Marble, the solo exhibition by Amit Singh at Triveni Kala Sangam, was a breathtaking display of patience, devotion and an artist's relentless pursuit of expression.

Amit Singh's work is about preserving the delicate balance between nature and human intervention. When asked about the concept behind his exhibition, he spoke with a quiet intensity. "Nature has always been my priority," he said. "My work is about our connection with it."

Each sculpture told a different story, some reflecting the tranquillity of nature, others capturing its raw beauty. His intricate carvings on marble ranged from smooth, flowing forms that mimicked water's grace to bold, angular pieces that seemed to resist time itself. The detailing was mesmerising, delicate veins running through stone, each mark a reminder of the patience and precision it took to create.

His Nature Series was particularly striking, with sculptures inspired by the elements, wind, water, and earth, translated into marble with astonishing delicacy.

The dedication behind the exhibition was staggering. Singh revealed that it took him five years to complete the entire body of work. "Some pieces were done in minutes," he admitted. "A simple idea, a quick execution. But others, some marble works demanded days, even weeks. Patience is the key."

His favourite piece? He smiled at the question. "That's like asking a parent to choose their favourite child," he said. "Every sculpture is a part of me."

The sculptures seemed to hold an unspoken dialogue with their surroundings. Natural light filtered through, casting shifting shadows on the marble, adding depth and movement to the stillness. The play of light and texture gave each piece a different life depending on the time of day, a quiet reminder of the ever-changing nature of art and perception.

Beyond the aesthetic, Singh's work carried an undeniable emotional weight. Some pieces felt serene, almost meditative. Others had a raw intensity, as though the stone itself resisted the chisel before surrendering to form. His ability to extract such depth from a material as unyielding as marble was nothing short of extraordinary.

At a time when mass production dominates, Singh's art stands as a craftsmanship that cannot be rushed. His exhibition was an experience, a moment of stillness in a world that rarely pauses. As I left, I couldn't help but glance back one last time. The sculptures stood there, unmoving yet alive, each a quiet reminder of the hands that had shaped them, the time they had endured and the stories they would continue to tell long after the exhibition ended.

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