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Figurative and Symbolic Metal Sculptures

byHitesh GilderAvailable at galleries in Mumbai & Delhi; Ships across IndiaStarts from35,000 per artworkView full gallery

I translate complex emotions into steel. These sculptures explore human bonds, resilience, and traditional icons through fluid, modern metal forms.

An abstract Ganpati crafted from fragments of polished stainless steel, mounted in a frame. This piece symbolizes strength, resilience, and new beginnings, deconstructing the form to its essential spiritual energy.

A close-up of "The Bond," a sculpture representing the love between a mother and child. The flowing lines of stainless steel create an abstract figural form that is both strong and tender.

From my Bull Series, this freestanding sculpture in polished stainless steel features an engraved bull. The distorted reflections on the curved surface give the powerful figure a sense of fluid motion.

"Serenade in Steel," a sculpture capturing a musician lost in her melody. This abstract figure, crafted from steel rods and polished forms, embodies the harmony between rhythm and song.

"The Bond" on display in a gallery. This view shows the full 78-inch height of the stainless steel and brass sculpture, highlighting its elegant and commanding presence.

A detail of the interlocking forms in "The Bond." The way the steel bands curve and connect represents the inseparable and protective nature of this relationship.

"Eternal Grace," a freestanding sculpture in mirror-polished stainless steel. The subtle curves suggest a poised feminine figure, reflecting the world around her and symbolizing how a woman embodies the life she touches.

Here I am with "Eternal Grace" at an exhibition. The sculpture's reflective surface catches the vibrant colors of the event, demonstrating its interactive nature.

My sculpture "Eclipse" on display at the Mumbai Art Fair. The contrast between the rough Corten steel base and the bright, reflective stainless steel top explores the idea of light emerging from darkness.

Another view of "Eclipse" at the art fair, showing its scale and presence within the large exhibition hall.

About Figurative & Symbolic Works

My figurative work isn't about rigid anatomy; it is about the emotional energy of a subject. When I craft pieces like the 'Mother-Child' bond, I use flowing stainless steel lines to capture a moment of tenderness and protection. These sculptures are designed to react to your environment, with mirror-polished surfaces that catch and shift with the natural light in your room throughout the day.

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