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Sri Ram Vijay: A Timeless Depiction of Ram and Sita by Neeraj Gupta

Sri Ram Vijay (Divine Victory), a wooden sculpture by renowned sculptor Neeraj Gupta, is on display from March 1 to April 30 at the National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi as part of the Neeraj Gupta 's wooden sculpture, " Divine Victory ," (or Sri Ram Vijay) captures the essence of a triumphant homecoming in a unique and contemporary style. Currently exhibited as part of the "Ramayana Chitra Kavyam" at the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi, the sculpture offers a timeless portrayal of Lord Rama and Sita.   The wooden sculpture stands tall, nearly six feet high and over five feet wide. Gupta employs a light terracotta finish, lending a sense of warmth and antiquity to the piece. The figures of Rama and Sita are the central focus, Rama depicted in a standing posture with his bow and quiver, symbolizing his victory. Sita, by his side, is draped in flowing attire, radiating an air of serenity. An interesting aspect of the sculpture is the faceless depic...

Materials used for Contemporary Sculptures

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...