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Cambodian Rattan: The Sculpture of Sopheap Pich

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Cambodian Rattan: The Sculpture of Sopheap Pich

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This slideshow details how the contemporary Cambodian artist Sopheap Pich creates organic open-weave sculptures that are inspired by human anatomy, plant life, and the history and culture of Cambodia.

Published in conjunction with the exhibition Cambodian Rattan: The Sculptures of Sopheap Pich, on view February 23 through June 16, 2013.

The exhibition and related programs are made possible by Cynthia Hazen Polsky and Leon B. Polsky.

The exhibition and programs are presented as part of the New York–wide Season of Cambodia.

Cambodian Rattan: The Sculpture of Sopheap Pich

Cambodian Rattan: The Sculpture of Sopheap Pich
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Sunday at the Met: Cambodian Rattan Discussion

Sunday at the Met: Cambodian Rattan Discussion
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Sunday at the Met: Cambodian Rattan Performance

Sunday at the Met: Cambodian Rattan Performance
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Bangali Ragini: Page from a Dispersed Ragamala Series (Garland of Musical Modes)

Date:
early 18th century
Culture:
India (Rajasthan, Amber)
Medium:
Ink, opaque watercolor, and gilt on paper
Dimensions:
13 3/4 x 9 1/8 in. (34.9 x 23.2 cm)
Classification:
Paintings
Credit Line:
Rogers Fund, 1958
Accession Number:
58.1.8

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  • Description

    The poetry of the 1709 Amber ragamala series describes Bangali Ragini thus:

    Her sari, soaked with kesara [saffron], is enchanting.
    [Her] musk caste mark at the forehead bewitches the
    mind. The lovable [has] matted locks and ash in her[?]
    palms. [She has] smeared srikhands [white sandalwood
    paste] all over her body. The trident in her arm is
    resplendent. Such is the beauty of Bangali.

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