Neeraj Gupta’s striking sculpture "Spirit Lines," created for the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation, powerfully celebrates the city’s identity—its relentless energy, deep-rooted culture, and the spirit of connectivity that unites its people. 14 August 2025, Mumbai: Neeraj Gupta ’s striking sculpture "Spirit Lines," created for the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation, powerfully celebrates the city’s identity—its relentless energy, deep-rooted culture, and the spirit of connectivity that unites its people. The sculpture was inaugurated by Ashwini Bhide, a senior IAS officer, managing director of the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation, and principal secretary to the chief minister of Maharashtra. Gupta's work not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of the metro stations but also serves as a symbol of connectivity and unity among the diverse communities of Mumbai. Designed specifically for one of the busiest transit systems in the world, the sculpture transcends mere ornamen...
Carving Wooden Sculptures from a mere piece of log is simply an art work. As far as the field of sculpture extends, wooden figurines have been adored by admirers since generations down the line, owing to its it's wood specific textures and fine finish. Wooden sculptures are extensively handpicked and thrive for a successful industry in India. More than a dozen Indian states now including Karnaraka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, are now popular for this kind of art form. Sculpture artists pertaining to India hold the credit to initiate this form of creativity and since its inception, these carvings have been revolutionised and transformed to depict several cultures, traditions and beliefs. Unlike other art forms, the scope and sale of wooden sculptures have not witnessed stagnancy. The field has evolved into an all new contemporary tangent and this resulted in the push of its sale a thousand folds. In the recent era, most of the wooden sculptures have innovative patterns and detailing and...