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 ...
“ A true work of art is the shadow of a divine perfection ” – Michelangelo Sculptures of the recent time are made to cater the demands of the emerging upper and middle class society. The time line of 1940’s and 1950’s, saw Indian modern sculpture develop into a unique autochthonous language; which was clearly witnessed in the works of Ram Kinker Baij who is among the Top ten artists of India . His art bought in a modern outlook to both western and traditional Indian norms by combining them. He is also popular for experimenting with eccentric materials such as concrete, gravel and cement, giving his art a rural and tribal outlook. The sculptors of the year 1950 experimented with wood and stone, by retaining the original character of the solid block. Although, the following two decades saw the sculptors use various kinds of techniques for creating a reformed relationship among material, form and theme. Talking about modern sculptures in India we cannot miss out the name Neeraj...