Set in Motion

Hanging up her court dress, artist Gayatri Sekhri instead picks up sculpting tools and brushes to establish her own studio Pomegranate Design. Striking and beautiful, her work is bound to inspire anyone who encounters them.

Try as we might, we always end up where we’re supposed to. That creative call can come to anyone at anytime… and if you heed your inner voice and follow your heart, life takes a 360-degree turn. Something similar happened to the very talented and charismatic sculptor and entrepreneur Gayatri Sekhri. Having finished her schooling from the Convent of Jesus and Mary, New Delhi, Gayatri went on to study law at the Durham University, England. Later, she worked as an advocate in New Delhi and Singapore for three years. But it wasn’t long after that she had a creative epiphany and was drawn to the aesthetics. Her job seemed mundane and she decided to follow her dream to become an artist.

“I wanted to create a line of sculptures which was not only decorative but also relatable to everyone, in terms of the strong message that each piece communicates… as each piece pertains to something spiritual and powerful,” she asserts. There was a burning need in her to strike a perfect balance between art and architecture. According to Gayatri, there was a huge gap in the market for aesthetical and tasteful home decor and the prices that were being quoted. Pomegranate Design, her creative studio was thus born in 2014, giving fruition to her expression of thoughts and creativity. The designer immersed herself in creating sculptures that were inspired by motion. Each creation responds to or directly depicts movement in various ways — through dance, gesture, transportation, sport, etc. Men and women in embrace, women dancing and horses flying are some of the visuals one would encounter.

Gayatri uses bronze, aluminium, fiberglass and other alloys to make her wonders — which are available in a variety of sizes and finishes. The process of making the sculptures first involves creating figures in clay and making a replica in wax. Then there comes the detailing and finishing of the model. This is followed by casting the figure in fiber or metal. Since each creation is handcrafted, no two are alike or have a similar composition and are thus truly unique.

Her first collection is a selection of beautiful life-size sculptures for large spaces. Climbing Men, an iconic piece (made of fiber and finished with patina) comprised gents climbing ropes. Adding a sense of motion and unique artistic visual to any space, this one is symbolic of the strength that man requires to overcome obstacles in life. Then there’s Reaching Out, a free-standing fiber glass and steel sculpture which is evocative of going beyond the periphery and conquering the impossible. Another spectacular visual treat from the collection is Pegasus that portrays the free spiritedness of the heavenly Greek creature.

Apart from designing a range every few months, Gayatri also works on customizing site-specific pieces for special floor plans. These handmade sculptures and accent pieces are a great way to bring a dramatic focal point to a room. Then there are the mixed media artworks from her kitty… colourful and bright, one can see recurring glimpses of horses, elephants, hot-air balloons, butterflies and airplanes here.

To get your own Gayatri artwork, you’d have to get in touch with S&G Arts, an art promoter that is helping the budding sculptor in creating awareness and visibility for her work. The artist’s studio promotes her sculptures and caters to architecture, interiors, art decor and event decor needs as well. As for future plans, the ultimate vision is to diversify the multi-disciplined design practice by providing a full range of services including architecture, construction, interiors, art decor, and event decor.

Sometimes it’s ok to not go according to the plan. A little faith in yourself can carry you through to the end. Take Gayatri as an example… this multi-talented, inspirational visionary has carved a niche in this extremely competitive industry, and so can you if you heed your call.

By: Betterinteriors