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 ...
Sculpture has been a way of human expression considering the prehistoric times. The ancient cultures of Egypt and Mesopotamia produced an big variety of sculptural masterworks, often monolithic, that had ritual importance beyond aesthetic issues. The Indus civilization produced many statuettes product of steatite and limestone. Some statuettes resemble the hieratic fashion of current Mesopotamia, while others are performed in the easy, sinuous fashion that is the prototype of later Indian sculpture, wherein the plastic modeling exhibits the animating breath of lifestyles (prana). Additionally, determined in this place are rectangular steatite seals embellished with various animals, such as naturalistically rendered bulls; ceramic garage jars with simple, stylized designs; toys with wheels; and figurines, which can be mother goddesses. Bronze weapons, equipment, and sculptures imply a sophistication in craftsmanship instead of a major aesthetic improvement. Metallic Sculptures ...