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 ...
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...