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 various techniques to create new relationships between material, form and theme.
While speaking of Contemporary sculpture these days in India the 1st name that crosses our mind is Mr. Neeraj Gupta of Delhi who has made his name among the Top ten artists of India with his sheer hard work and perseverance.
Neeraj Gupta, is among the top sculpture artists in India – who are known for creating Marble sculptures, wooden sculptures as well as Metal Sculptures. He has also started to experiment with pigmented white cement. He has a belief that sculpting in India is as rampant and breathtaking as that of the bygone eon and even today sculpturing is prominent as it displays an upended tradition of the cultural, regional, and religious magnificence of India. Contemporary sculpture has gained popularity worldwide due to its artistic proficiency. It has attained such heights that India boasts not only about its sculptors and their craft but has leveled up to make it a professional achievement.
Mr. Neeraj Gupta is not only a sculptor but also a muralist, environmentalist as well as a research scholar of folk art forms and village art forms of India. He has hosted more than 15 solo exhibitions of his ingenious works in India as well as in abroad. His works are highly acclaimed by not only the critics of the field but also by others. This acclamation got him awards that include the State Award Govt. of Delhi and National Award of AIFACS for his creative works. He has also written articles on folk art forms which have been published in major international and national journals. Despite being the advisory board member of the Indian International Centre as well as being the president of Delhi Art Society. He has also published a book named, “20 SOLUTIONS-Artists Response to Climate Change”. This book shows his environmentalist side as an artist.
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 various techniques to create new relationships between material, form and theme.
While speaking of Contemporary sculpture these days in India the 1st name that crosses our mind is Mr. Neeraj Gupta of Delhi who has made his name among the Top ten artists of India with his sheer hard work and perseverance.
Neeraj Gupta, is among the top sculpture artists in India – who are known for creating Marble sculptures, wooden sculptures as well as Metal Sculptures. He has also started to experiment with pigmented white cement. He has a belief that sculpting in India is as rampant and breathtaking as that of the bygone eon and even today sculpturing is prominent as it displays an upended tradition of the cultural, regional, and religious magnificence of India. Contemporary sculpture has gained popularity worldwide due to its artistic proficiency. It has attained such heights that India boasts not only about its sculptors and their craft but has leveled up to make it a professional achievement.
Mr. Neeraj Gupta is not only a sculptor but also a muralist, environmentalist as well as a research scholar of folk art forms and village art forms of India. He has hosted more than 15 solo exhibitions of his ingenious works in India as well as in abroad. His works are highly acclaimed by not only the critics of the field but also by others. This acclamation got him awards that include the State Award Govt. of Delhi and National Award of AIFACS for his creative works. He has also written articles on folk art forms which have been published in major international and national journals. Despite being the advisory board member of the Indian International Centre as well as being the president of Delhi Art Society. He has also published a book named, “20 SOLUTIONS-Artists Response to Climate Change”. This book shows his environmentalist side as an artist.
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