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 ...
The history of India has been rich in various forms of art be it music, singing, painting and making sculptures. Sculpting is a three-dimensional art form that involves carving and modeling, in various mediums like stone, metal, wood etc. to create a visual splendor. This art form has witnessed immense patronage in India by the various rulers who ruled it, and hence, the sculptures depict a history and provide insights to that era. India’s first sculptures were mostly made in stone, terra cotta and bronze and were found in the Indus Valley Civilization. During the Maurya dynasty, most sculptures were in a story telling format, depicting the religions prevalent during those times, namely, Hinduism and Buddhism. Buddhists sculptures and art-form became prolific during this period and the best works of this era were the Great Stupa at Sanchi. With the surge of Hinduism during the fourth century, the era was marked by innumerable images of popular Hindu Gods and Goddesses. The Udai...