Dr Bahom Kaling Darang from Arunachal Pradesh will exhibit his sculpture, ‘The Konyak’, in London at the Society of Portrait Sculptors’ annual exhibition from 17 to 30 March. As a dentist, he has pursued sculpture passionately, showcasing Northeast tribal art. The exhibition is renowned, with a strict selection process for participants.
Dr Bahom Kaling Darang, a dental surgeon from Arunachal Pradesh, will showcase his sculpture, ‘The Konyak’, at the Society of Portrait Sculptors’ annual exhibition in London from 17 to 30 March. This marks the 61st edition of the event, allowing artists to present their works to a global audience.
Based in Guwahati, Assam, Dr Darang will travel to London next week. He explained that artists undergo a two-stage elimination process for the exhibition; they first submit photographs and videos of their work, after which the jury selects entries for physical submission.
Finalist artists are then invited to London for the exhibition and sale. Dr Darang noted, “It’s a very prestigious exhibition, and very few make it every year,” with about 100 exhibits presented annually, mostly from worldwide submissions.
Although a dental surgeon, Dr Darang has always had a passion for sculpture. He self-taught initially but enhanced his skills at sculpture workshops in Spain and at The Florence Academy of Art in Italy. He aims to represent the diverse tribes of Arunachal Pradesh through his creations, bringing their stories to an international audience.
Dr Bahom Kaling Darang is set to exhibit his sculpture at a prestigious London event, highlighting the rigorous selection process and his passion for showcasing the culture of Arunachal Pradesh. Despite his profession as a dental surgeon, his commitment to art and representation of Northeast Indian tribes shines through. His participation in the exhibition is a significant achievement, reflecting his artistic dedication and the importance of cultural expression.
Original Source: arunachaltimes.in