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Shot @ Kumartuli Potters Town, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Lord Ganesha is blessing the young artist :)
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Another portrait of the sculptor. Ford is depicted sculpting the plaster model for Applause (1893).
Note: Wikimedia Commons has a colour version of this picture but it's apparently the subject of a copyright dispute with the National Portrait Gallery, London. The black and white version(s) to the best of my knowledge aren't affected by this.
“Who can describe this gentle and amiable man? With the allure of the garçon du Quartier Latin, although I believe he studied only for a short time in Paris, his inner personality was that of a true-born, loyal Briton, with that intense love of home and of family life which is characteristic of the race. He was all his life dominated by two strong affections—love of his family and love of Art; and, as is usual where a man is not single-hearted in his loves, jealousies and conflicts occurred between the rival passions. But he was strong and patient in the depths of a nature that on the surface was so frail and fragile, that it vibrated like the leaves of an aspen at each breath of wind or touch of sunshine.
“He was born to enjoy much, and to suffer much. His life was comparable to the ever-restless seas that pass from buoyancy to calm, and from calm to storm, under the changing moods of mobile skies. We met in early life, and we walked side by side in joy and in sorrow until he died, nearly twenty years ago. He moulded his Follies and his Singers, "little waxen figures," as a "friendly critic" once called them, and I limned my little portraits of big men; and we both were happy at our work and in our homes.”
--John McClure Hamilton, Men I Have Painted, 1921
Met this cute granny at @ Kumartuli Potters Town,
Shot taken @ Kumartuli Potters Town, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Shot @ Kumartuli Potters Town, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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PS : Really confused which one to post, I liked all the three pics. Tell me which one did u like??
My five year old daughter was preparing for her school project on clay modelling, her theme was 'Animal Kingdom'. She created some cute looking creatures. This one's a squirrel which I liked the most :)
Shot @ Kumartuli Potters Town, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
I don't remember the name of this clay maker. But he was really a sweet person, he explained us about the procedure & steps on how they make models. Also by showing the picture of this idol he asked us for suggestion on any correction that he has to do. This shows his simplicity.
Aritist name is Mr. Sunil Pal.
Akshath's shot is here
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Well, heard of pot making and have seen it before, alright. But when I had a look again after a while, i see the art behind it. The delicate touches and the minor adjustments by the craftsman, makes such a beautiful difference, that unfolds as as intricate beautiful pot right in front of our eyes, out of nothing but clay. wonderful it is.
An artist making a terracotta doll in a training center. The training center is part of a chain of such centers, "Jan Shiksha Sansthan", sponsored by Ministry of Human Resource Development, in Girla village near Kotpad. The center aims to provide self sufficiency to artisans by propagating their skills and marking their finished wares.
The Durga Idol - the main and most popular Goddess of the Bengalees in the process of making at Kumortuli in Kolkata. Kumortuli is the largest area of Hindu idol makers in the World with over a 1000 taditional artisans working for ages. The art of idol making is passed on from generation to generation. Idols made here are sent to destinations all over the world.
In the left is the Mahishasur.- the demon -whom Goddess Durga killed after a long battle and that is why she is also known as Mahishasuramardini- meaning, one who killed Mahishasur.
As per Indian Mythology, Goddess Durga was created as the conglomerated power of all the other Hindu Gods & Goddesses. She has over a 108 names, such as- Parvati, Sati, Chandi, Chandikaoi, Amba, Ambika, Ambalika, etc.
The Durga Idol - the main and most popular Goddess of the Bengalees in the process of making at Kumortuli in Kolkata. Kumortuli is the largest area of Hindu idol makers in the World with over a 1000 taditional artisans working for ages. The art of idol making is passed on from generation to generation. Idols made here are sent to destinations all over the world.
shuvarthy chowdhury photography @kumartuli, Kolkata, West Bengal, Insdia.
after preparing the face of the GODDESS DURGA (HINDU DEVI) by clay ...the prepared clay models are burnt with heat to make them dry and solid in front of the naked fire flame. in this manner they are prepared for the setting with the body portion followed by painting by the expert artists. the think should be taken care that it should not be heated too much to create numerous cracks on the clay surface of the model.
shuvarthy chowdhury photography @kumartuli, Kolkata, West Bengal, Insdia.
after preparing the face of the GODDESS DURGA (HINDU DEVI) by clay ...the prepared clay models are burnt with heat to make them dry and solid in front of the naked fire flame. in this manner they are prepared for the setting with the body portion followed by painting by the expert artists. the think should be taken care that it should not be heated too much to create numerous cracks on the clay surface of the model.
shuvarthy chowdhury photography @kumartuli, Kolkata, West Bengal, Insdia.
after preparing the face of the GODDESS DURGA (HINDU DEVI) by clay ...the prepared clay models are burnt with heat to make them dry and solid in front of the naked fire flame. in this manner they are prepared for the setting with the body portion followed by painting by the expert artists. the think should be taken care that it should not be heated too much to create numerous cracks on the clay surface of the model.
shuvarthy chowdhury photography @kumartuli, Kolkata, West Bengal, Insdia.
after preparing the face of the GODDESS DURGA (HINDU DEVI) by clay ...the prepared clay models are burnt with heat to make them dry and solid in front of the naked fire flame. in this manner they are prepared for the setting with the body portion followed by painting by the expert artists. the think should be taken care that it should not be heated too much to create numerous cracks on the clay surface of the model.
Barbie size. My first attempt at using polymer clay. I have a very long way to go yet, but I think I might be hooked!
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PLACE-- Kumartuli, shovabajar, KOLKATA, INDIA (2014)
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PLACE-- Kumartuli, shovabajar, KOLKATA, INDIA (2014)
© All rights reserved for Shuvarthy Chowdhury Photography
contact no-9163878100
mail id- shuvarthychowdhury.photography@gmail.com
PLACE-- Kumartuli, shovabajar, KOLKATA, INDIA (2014)
© All rights reserved for Shuvarthy Chowdhury Photography
contact no-9163878100
mail id- shuvarthychowdhury.photography@gmail.com
PLACE-- Kumartuli, shovabajar, KOLKATA, INDIA (2014)
© All rights reserved for Shuvarthy Chowdhury Photography
contact no-9163878100
mail id- shuvarthychowdhury.photography@gmail.com
Kumartuli, Kolakata, West Bengal, India
mainly the clay modelling artists of the Kumartuli area during their work before Durga puja festival was being snapped.
PLACE-- Kumartuli, shovabajar, KOLKATA, INDIA (2014)
© All rights reserved for Shuvarthy Chowdhury Photography
contact no-9163878100
mail id- shuvarthychowdhury.photography@gmail.com