An exemplary work of traditional indian art perfected here by R. Mani. Inspired by women figures of world famous Khajuraho Temple, R. Mani skilfully created his own masterpiece - dancing lady. With nothing but jewels and a scarf to cover her body, the beautiful female is standing practically nude. Her body exposed, she is presented in a seductive pose, while performing a dance. Her voluptuous, feminine forms have been ideally carved by the artist, to further highlight the divide beauty of female body. She is ideal. This piece mesmerises our eyes. It seems as if she is the dancer is about to come alive and to start her performance in front of the audience.

Female sculptures are symbolic to physical and divine beauty of women, feminine forms and female sensuality.

Artist - R. Mani ( Chenai, India)

R. Mani R. Mani born in 1965 , is originally from Mahabalipuramlocated in Tamil Nadu state, South India. Influenced by Gupta and Kushan art periods, the artist specialises on traditional Indian Gods and Godesses. His inspiration is often sourced from world famous historic temples like Khajuraho and Meenakshi. R. Mani uses traditional Indian materials such as Sandstone, Granite and Soft stone. Mani was brought up surrounded by art. His father, Dhruva Pratap was a well-known sculptor and maintained and restored the sculptures of the famous Konark Temple in South India, passing on his skills to his son. Holder of two awards from the President of India, he is especially well known for his Buddha sculptures. He imbues his Buddha faces with such serenity and a sense of blissfulness that it’s no surprise they are used by so many to assist in deep meditation in some of the leading meditation centres around the world.

Size - 79cm x 31cm x 20cm

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Lady Figure - Sandstone