Now on view at Changchun’s High Tech Development Zone, Sculpture Park and Jilin College of the Arts are Shohini Ghosh’s life size bronze and ceramic sculptures.
Ghosh is a sculptor from Denver who was invited by the Municipal Government of Changchun in the Jilin providence of China to participate in the 12th China Changchun (High-tech Development Zone) International Symposium and The Ceramics Symposium of the Third China Changchun World Sculpture Conference.
Changchun Municipal People’s Government has successfully held 11 sessions of international sculpture symposium and two sessions of international sculpture conference since 1997. Up until now, more than 400 sculptors from 212 countries have created over 500 sculptures for the city, representing various artistic styles around the world. Changchun therefore has become a center and platform for creating world sculptures.
“The whole experience was a life changing seven weeks, said Ghosh. “China will have a special place in my heart.”
“Sculptors typically work alone in their studios with little or no interaction with the outside world. This experience was eye opening, working with 104 sculptors from all over the world together with young local art students as assistants and the privilege of erasing the language barrier (with the help of interpreters) working in a language that is universally appreciated.”
Sculpture Installation
The ‘Class Act’ was Ghosh’s bronze entry this year. This sculpture depicts pure fun celebrating life and physical humor so often displayed by the antics of clowns-Showing an upbeat, playful spirit of humor and happiness. It shows 2 clowns playing leap frog while balancing on a ball. This 7.5 feet sculpture is installed in the Changchun High-tech Zone Wetlands Sculpture Park.
The ‘Circle of Friends’ is Ghosh’s Ceramic sculpture composition of a group of women sitting together in a circle enjoying each other’s company. This group of four bronze sculptures of 2.5 feet x 2 feet each are installed in the Jilin college of the Arts, Changchun China. The ceramic replica of these four sculptures will be installed at the Changchun International Sculpture Park.
Inauguration Speech and Presentation
Ghosh delivered the opening speech representing all the 104 artists this year at The 12th China Changchun (High-tech Development Zone) International Sculpture Symposium. “It was very interesting and a highly stimulating environment to sculpt together with artists from all over the world”. She adds, “Usually a sculptor creates in the confines of their studio but working to create monumental sculptures all together in one location was an unbelievable experience”.
Ghosh presented her paper on ‘Public Art is a Revitalization Tool’ at The Third China Changchun World Sculpture Conference. The Third China Changchun World Sculpture Conference added a unique charm to the city. It was held in Changchun City from September 2 to 3. More than 1,000 Chinese and foreign representatives from more than 100 countries and regions attended the conference. The conference spanned an exhibition area of up to 10,000 square meters. During the conference, eight special exhibitions, three meetings on sculpture and more than a dozen ceremonies were organized.
“This opportunity was an education on a part of the world that is little known and exciting,” said Ghosh.
“China was presented in its entire splendor and richness; the people were my best memories, working side by side living and creating together is the best ingredient for long term friendships.
“I am blessed to have had this experience to make such warm and genuine friends for a lifetime as my sculpture is in Changchun China permanently.”
Shohini Ghosh is a sculptor from Denver, Colorado who is originally from India. She has been sculpting from 1991 and taught as a professor of Sculpture at the Sir J.J. School of Art, University of Mumbai, India.
Ghosh is one of the few women sculptors from India who works with bronze and uses advanced techniques in bronze coloring or patination. Her work is figurative and a stylistic representation of the human form illustrating the chemistry and dynamics of groups of people. Ghosh’s public art sculptures take on a life of its own and create a special rapport with all viewers.
She creates sculptures in bronze and murals in copper for public art and private commissions. Her art is collected internationally in India, U.S., Canada and China. Her monumental sculptures are permanently installed in Gillette, Wyoming; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Eau Clair, Wisconsin; Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada; and now in Changchun, China.
General Information
Shohini Studios
9187 S Madras Ct. Littleton, CO 80130
Tel: 720-217-8516
E-mail: shohinighosh@hotmail.com
Web site: www.shohini.com
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