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...
The Sculptors who were trained in the academic pragmatist style at British art schools usually worked on secular subjects – ancient and medieval Indian customs, where myths and deities were a part of the major themes. Sculptures these days are being created to cater the demands of the emerging upper and middle social classes. It was only during the year 1940’s and 1950’s that Indian modern sculpture developed a unique aboriginal language; which was first represented by the works of Ram Kinker Baij one of the best sculpture artist in India. His art was a fresh outlook at both western and traditional Indian norms, combining them in a modern framework. He also experimented with unconventional material such as concrete, gravel and cement, making his art a mirror into the rural landscape and tribal communities of India. The year 1950’s was marked by experimentations with wood and stone, which retained the essential character of the solid block. The next two decades saw sculptors use v...