Incredible Sculptures

The Buddha Jayanti Park is a densely forested region in the central business district of New Delhi, India. It takes up over a km on the eastern side of Vandemataram Marg, commonly known as Upper Ridge Road. M. M. Rana, an Indian architect, designed it on the 2500th anniversary of Gautama Buddha's enlightenment. On October 25, 1964, then-Indian Prime Minister Shri. Lal Bahadur Shastri planted a sapling of the Sri Lankan Bodhi Tree here. You've probably heard of New Delhi's famous Buddha Garden, but you never know who looks after it. Neeraj Gupta, an Indian sculpture artist and environmentalist, has been the president of Buddha Jayanti Park for many years.   The important works which were executed by Neeraj Gupta with the help of Govt. agencies The first significant step was to define the limits of the Budha Garden by erecting rubble stone walls in the back portion to separate it from the rest of the central ridge forest region so that Nilgai (Bluebuck) and others do no...

Public art has remained an essential aspect of human civilization since the ages. Greece-based Parthenon is one of the oldest existing examples of public art that proves this point. Talking about the current era, public art still holds a strong position despite technological advancements. So, what makes this art form so vital? We have attempted to answer this question below. Instrumental in raising awareness Numerous artists create their artworks around some social issues. Women empowerment is one of the essential themes of various artists. Environment conservation is another topic that sculptors focus upon while creating their designs. When placed at public places, these pieces of art attract the attention of individuals. It might become a topic of discussion among groups of people, something crucial to raise awareness. Encourages new artists In the last few decades, the youth has been less inclined towards art as a career. Better opportunities in science, techno...

A prelude to the master plan for Delhi’s Public Art, the third edition of Sculpt for Delhi was organized by Delhi Art Society from February 10th through February 17th, 2020. The exhibition, which took place at Visual Art Galley and Central Vista of Indian Habitat Centre, was divided into sculptures, paintings for frescos, and various contemporary installations. Neeraj Gupta, the President of Delhi Art Society , was the curator behind this exhibition. He believes that placing at public places strengthens the public voices, which is instrumental in making the capital city a better place. Some renowned artists whose works were on display include Anjali Khosa Kaul, Neeraj Gupta, Naresh Kapuriya, Bhola Kumar, Bipasha Sen Gupta, and 15 others. One of the noteworthy artworks was free-standing installations were Heaven and Earth. This sculpture showcases an elephant drinking from a large utensil, even though plenty of other small utensils are empty. The issue of climate change was h...

Since the ages, art has left a considerable impact on human civilizations. In the simplest words, art can be defined as the expression of human imagination in the visual form like sculpture or painting. Well, for each artist, the definition is unique. In the realm of art, the Indian subcontinent has an immense contribution. In fact, numerous forms of art have origins in India. Talking specifically about sculpture art, it is one of the vital art forms that has dramatically evolved over time. In the subsequent sections, we have discussed this evolution by talking about essential stages. Indus Valley civilization The inception of sculpture art in India dates back to Indus Valley civilization. The archaeologists have excavated vast quantities of steatite seals and terracotta sculptures at Harappa and Mohenjo Daro sites. Some prominent figures include animals, female dancers, foliage, and deities. That era’s artwork The Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-Daro considered the most remarkable...

Winner of the best sculptor award during the AIFACS art exhibition, Neeraj Gupta is a renowned Indian Sculptor. His numerous wooden, metal and marble sculptures have reinvented the scenario of sculpture art in India. We can also credit him to take Indian contemporary art to the international level. Let’s have a look at different aspects of his professional life. Art Themes The artworks by Neeraj aren’t restricted to a particular theme or genre. He believes in expressing his political and religious views through art. A lot of his works also revolve around fashion, literature, history, music, and other realms. If we talk about spiritual and mystical concepts, Neeraj’s Yantra Series is quite popular. Under this category, you will find famous works like the Dawn of consciousness, The Thumbprints of Nature, and Charter of Heavens. The reflection of India’s outdoor life could be observed in his famous The Great Indian Bazaar Series. Art in Public Places His magnificent art scu...

The history of India has been rich in various forms of art be it music, singing, painting and making sculptures. Sculpting is a three-dimensional art form that involves carving and modeling, in various mediums like stone, metal, wood etc. to create a visual splendor. This art form has witnessed immense patronage in India by the various rulers who ruled it, and hence, the sculptures depict a history and provide insights to that era. India’s first sculptures were mostly made in stone, terra cotta and bronze and were found in the Indus Valley Civilization. During the Maurya dynasty, most sculptures were in a story telling format, depicting the religions prevalent during those times, namely, Hinduism and Buddhism. Buddhists sculptures and art-form became prolific during this period and the best works of this era were the Great Stupa at Sanchi. With the surge of Hinduism during the fourth century, the era was marked by innumerable images of popular Hindu Gods and Goddesses. The Udai...