Dr. Bhawani Shankar

This sculptural piece is a wall-mounted construction made from welded scrap metal, where industrial fragments—tubes, pipes, rings, and rectangular sections—are carefully arranged into a vertical form. At first glance, it evokes the imagery of a cross or totemic figure, with its central spine-like structure and outstretched elements. The cylindrical and square pipes project outward like eyes and limbs, giving the form a sense of anthropomorphic presence. The surface retains the rough, imperfect textures of the salvaged material, marked with welding traces, dents, and natural wear, which contribute to its raw, almost primal energy. Painted in a deep, earthy brown, the work emphasizes its solidity while also hinting at rust and decay, reinforcing its connection to discarded industrial remnants. The combination of rigid geometry with expressive arrangement transforms mechanical waste into something symbolic and ritualistic, blurring the line between machine and relic, utility and spirituality. It becomes a meditation on renewal, resilience, and the hidden vitality within what is otherwise forgotten.