Neeraj Gupta’s king-size sculpture in Makrana marble displayed at Bikaner House is an engaging piece of public art that enriches the sculptural landscape Artist Neeraj Gupta’s sculpture titled, As the wind rises, installed at the Bikaner House is carved out of a single stone, the timeless pink Makrana marble. At a glance it tells you how the sculptor has transcended conventional boundaries to give a new dimension to Indian sculpting forms. His work of art has the ability to communicate. What is interesting is the solo sculpture strategically placed in the open courtyard near the entrance of Gate No. 2, makes for a full exhibition. Visitors stop by the 10-feet tall artwork weighing 4.2 tonnes, either out of curiosity or fascinated by its flowing lines. “Art is fundamentally subjective. The intent is to enable people appreciate and remember a work of passion,” says Neeraj, who is also the president of Delhi Art Society. Pink Makrana marble ...
With changing times, we have witnessed the evolution of the art forms. Sculpture, which is a form of a three-dimensional art, has also evolved with time. In India, the artists experimented with wood and stone to create some awe-inspiring pieces, thereby retaining the character of the solid block. This was the era of the 1950s. Talking about the present scenario, top sculpture artists have ensured that the art form thrives. Most of the sculpture artists are known for his wooden sculpture, marble sculpture, and metal sculpture arts. Let's have a look at features of each of these materials used for the sculpture by the renowned artists. Wood sculptures Due to lovely wood graining, the final sculptures have a natural effect. This is the reason you will find them in the house of art collectors. The wood sculpture artists create beautiful figurines and small sculptures using this material. The wood sculptures are somewhat economical than those made up of metal. M...