| Medium | : | Bronze |
|---|---|---|
| Height | : | 15 inch / 38.1 cm |
| Width | : | 12.5 inch / 31.8 cm |
| Depth | : | 9 inch / 22.9 cm |
| Dimension | : | W: 31.8 cm × H: 38.1 cm |
| Year | : | 2024 |
This bronze sculpture depicts a woman striding forward with a lamb in her arms, followed by smaller lambs. Flowing garments and rhythmic motion convey vitality, while symbolic themes of care, protection, and guidance emerge. It stands as an allegory of compassion and humanity’s responsibility to safeguard innocence.
Debabrata De | Home Bound | Bronze | H 15 x W 12.5 x D 9 inches | 2024 (Delivered)
This bronze sculpture conveys a powerful sense of movement and care through its central female figure, who strides forward with a lamb cradled in her arms. Flowing garments ripple around her, while smaller lambs gather at her feet, reinforcing rhythm and vitality. The artist’s mastery of bronze is evident in the contrasting textures—the softness of the animals against the strength of her posture—anchored by a dark, irregular base that enhances the upward thrust and sense of transcendence. 15Beyond its technical brilliance, the work resonates symbolically with themes of protection, resilience, and guidance. The woman embodies maternal tenderness and spiritual guardianship, recalling archetypes of shepherds or nurturing deities. The lambs evoke innocence and trust, positioning her as both protector and leader. Figuratively, the sculpture becomes an allegory of compassion and responsibility, reflecting humanity’s role in safeguarding the vulnerable and fostering collective harmony.
Debabrata De was born in 1959 in West Bengal.
In 1989 he received his Diploma in Fine Arts from Indian College of Arts and Draftsmanship, Calcutta.
Debabrata had several solo shows:
In 1989 he showcased solo at Tagore Art Gallery, Calcutta. In 1990 he had a solo show at Academy of Fine Arts, Calcutta. In 1997 he exhibited solo at Rashtriya Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi. In 2006 he had a solo exhibition at Colour & Brush Commercial Gallery, Mumbai. In 2008 he showcased at Sanskriti Art Gallery, Kolkata.
He participated in several group exhibitions:
In 1989 he took part in a group show at Academy of Fine Arts, Calcutta. In 1990 participated in group shows at Bajaj Art Gallery, Mumbai; at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai and at Nehru Centre, Mumbai. In 1991 he took part in Ganapathi Terracotta Exhibition at Chemould Art Gallery, Calcutta. In 1992 he participated in Arts Acre Exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai. In 1994 he exhibited in the 8th Triennial at Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi. In 1995 he took part in a group show at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai. In 1995 and 1997 he participated in People for Animals at Park Hotel, New Delhi. In 1998 he took part in Contemporary Artists in India at Rashtriya Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi. In 2000 he participated in Banga Utsav 2000 in Calcutta. In 2001 he participated in a group show at Art Indus, New Delhi. From 2007 – 2015 he participated in the annual exhibitions of Sanskriti Art Gallery, Kolkata. From 2011 – 2014 he took part in the annual exhibitions of Gallery Kolkata. From 2013 – 2015 he participated in the annual exhibitions of Gallery ICCI. From 2014 – 2015 he took part in groups shows at Nitanjali Art Gallery, New Delhi. He took part in group exhibitions at Greenwich Citizen Art Gallery and Ipswich Art Gallery, U.K. In 2015 he took part in a group show at Artist Center, Mumbai. In 2016 he participated in a group show at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai.
Debabrata has participated in several workshops:
He took part in the Calcutta Artist workshop by Max Muller Bhavan. He participated in Terracotta workshop at Arts Acre by Lalit Kala Academy. He took part in Woodcut Print workshop by USIS Arts Acre. He participated in Graphics workshop by Alliance Francaise. He took part in Calcutta Sculptors Camp in Jaipur. From 2013 – 2016 he took part in Gallery Sanskriti Art Workshop, Bishnupur. From 2006 – 2009 he took part in the Annual Exhibition at Sanskriti Art Gallery, Calcutta.
He has received several awards:
In 1997, 1998 and 2002 he received an award from AIFACS, New Delhi.
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