Buffalo Kinship: The Family of the Plains
Media: Bronze
Bal Krishan Guru, a man of few words, spoke through the language of form and metal. His hands, roughened by his craft, deftly transformed the unyielding bronze into a scene that spoke of unity, strength, and survival. The buffalo, with its powerful frame and serene gaze, stands as the centerpiece, a symbol of the earth's abundance and resilience. Its hide is textured, each indent and rise a testament to the trials and tribulations it faced in the wild.
Surrounding the buffalo is the family—a testament to community and the shared journey of existence. The figures is abstract, their bodies melding into the form of the buffalo, signifying their inseparable bond with the beast and, by extension, with nature itself. Their faces are smooth, featureless, allowing onlookers to project their own emotions and stories onto them.
In this sculpture, Guru captured a snapshot of life that, while set in the wild, mirrored the human condition. The buffalo's resilience reflected our own struggles, the family's unity echoed our need for belonging, and the overall harmony resonated with our desire for balance with nature.