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Narrative Metal Sculptures: Figurative and Symbolic Forms

byHitesh GilderTakes commissions and installs across IndiaStarts from60,000 Per ArtworkView full gallery

I sculpt metal into stories. From spiritual icons to human connections, these figurative pieces bring narrative depth and symbolic meaning to your living space.

"The Bond," a freestanding sculpture in stainless steel, seen here at the entrance to a gallery. Its form is an abstract representation of a mother and child's embrace.

A close-up of the top of "The Bond," where the two forms connect, crafted from bent and polished steel.

This detail shot shows the clean, flowing lines and the mirror-like finish of the stainless steel used in "The Bond."

"Eternal Grace," a freestanding sculpture in mirror-polished stainless steel that reflects the strength and sensitivity of womanhood.

Standing with my sculpture "Eternal Grace" at the Acetech exhibition. The piece reflects the vibrant colors of its surroundings.

Here I am with my sculpture "Eclipse," a freestanding piece that combines a rustic Corten steel base with a reflective, crumpled stainless steel top.

"Eclipse" on display at the India Art Festival, showing how the transient nature of an eclipse can be captured in a permanent form.

The sculpture stands tall in the exhibition hall, its reflective surface catching the light.

Another view of "Eclipse" at the art fair, a piece that contrasts raw, weathered steel with a highly polished, modern form.

My sculpture "Eclipse" on display at a group show at the Audi Mumbai South showroom.

About Narrative Sculptures: Figurative & Symbolic Forms

When I sculpt figures, such as a mother's embrace or a symbolic form, the mirror-polished stainless steel does more than hold a shape. It catches the light and the movement of the room around it. The figure is not just sitting there. It is constantly changing as people walk past, making the story feel alive in your foyer or living area.

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