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"Spirit Lines," a sculpture for the Mumbai Metro by sculpture artist Neeraj Gupta

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...

Neeraj Gupta And His Marble Sculptures

“Sculpture is the art of intelligence” Marble carving is one of the oldest artwork form involving the creation of three-dimensional structures from marble. Much earlier than painting started out the artwork of carving shapes from stones began. With this as a beginning, artifacts have advanced to what they are today. The point at which they have become art is for the beholder to determine. There are facts in records stating that the art of carving statues and sculptures existed from historic instances. They are now not only hard and resistant but additionally display a great feel of style and classic. Carvings of marble experience a awesome repute in the global of artwork. Marble carving that's a part of stone sculpting is likewise committed for non secular purposes like a number of idols and statues of deities and structure are crafted from marble. In older days, sculptures were made of some basic materials such as solid bronze, carved wood, and fired clay which had a lastin...