Fortitude
Fortitude
Aryan Nandakishor Patil
Size: 17 X 17 X 64 inches
Medium: Wax, Fiber Glass and Video
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In Fortitude, the melting wax in a video format transforms dwarf figures, symbolizing both endurance and vulnerability. This ongoing transformation, where the figure melts away only to reform, suggests a cycle of resilience and persistence among marginalized communities. The bright red color symbolizes both life force and the painful cost borne by those upholding the societal structures. The repetition in the melting and reformation visually captures how social hierarchies, though challenged and reshaped over time, often persist or re-emerge in new forms. This rhythmic cycle not only underscores the enduring nature of social oppression but also speaks to the strength and "fortitude" required by those continually bearing this weight. Through the video format, Fortitude becomes a moving metaphor for both the inescapable struggles and the indomitable spirit of these communities.

Artwork Specs
| Exact Size | 17 X 17 X 64 inches |
|---|---|
| Artist Name | Aryan Nandakishor Patil |
| Medium | Wax, Fiber Glass and Video |
Meet the Artist - Aryan Nandakishor Patil
The ideas of my current art practices are based on the dwarves' sculptures of Indian temple architecture. Although these figures are carved playful (in their expression and cute appeal), I feel a kind of forced compression in them.
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