Brood, a large format sculpture (150x256x130cm) that symbolises the human family system, conceptualised and designed by Hyderabad artist Harsha Durugadda, will be on view at Sculpture by the Sea, an annual sculpture event hosted in Australia. The 2023 edition will be held on the Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk in Sydney, from October 20 to November 6. This is the fourth time Harsha’s sculpture has been chosen for Sculpture by the Sea, one of the largest outdoor sculpture exhibitions in the world. This year is the 25th year of the exhibition and will feature 105 sculptures by 112 artists from 21 countries.
The sculpture made of Corten steel and painted in blue was designed at Harsha’s studio on the outskirts of Hyderabad. The elliptical sculpture with a void at its centre is surrounded by a metallic surface that is interconnected yet permeable. Harsha explains that the structure of Brood represents the family system that is unique as well as embraces the environment, thus being porous to changes.
The sculpture is a reflection of the times we live in, he adds: “We like to think of ourselves as a single entity but the more we learn to embrace the diversity in food, culture and language, we will enjoy life all the more. The sculpture also has a dialogue with the landscape.”
