An awe-inspring visual version of the Krishna-Lila of Kaliya-Mardan (vanquishing the serpent Kaliya), this sculpture blends the heritage of bronze with the creativity of the artist.
In a dynamic pose similar to Nataraja’s Thalai Keel Tandava in which Shiva jumps with both legs in the air, Krishna bends his body defying gravity, in a powerful and graceful pose.
The complexity of Krishna’s movement gives an impression of impossible bodily contortions, but the gracefulness and balance of the overall composition ensure that it is elevated to a superior work of art.
His face expresses a tranquil contrast with the drama of the dance. Numerous serpents wrap around the body of Kaliya Naga, creating a mythical composite snake, with the head of Kaliya with five hoods turned towards Krishna, his hands joined in a pleading manner. Presenting a familiar theme of Hindu culture in a rare, personal style of the artist, decorated with a beautiful patina, this bronze composition is a fete of artistic skills that needs center stage in any space.
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