Winner
of the best sculptor award during the AIFACS art exhibition, Neeraj Gupta is a
renowned Indian Sculptor. His numerous wooden, metal and marble sculptures have
reinvented the scenario of sculpture art in India. We can also credit him to
take Indian contemporary art to the international level. Let’s have a look at
different aspects of his professional life.
Art
Themes
The
artworks by Neeraj aren’t restricted to a particular theme or genre. He
believes in expressing his political and religious views through art. A lot of
his works also revolve around fashion, literature, history, music, and other
realms. If we talk about spiritual and mystical concepts, Neeraj’s Yantra
Series is quite popular. Under this category, you will find famous works like
the Dawn of consciousness, The Thumbprints of Nature, and Charter of Heavens.
The reflection of India’s outdoor life could be observed in his famous The
Great Indian Bazaar Series.
Art
in Public Places
His
magnificent art sculptures have adorned different regions of Delhi-NCR. You can
spot artworks by Neeraj Gupta at Central Cathedral Church, Nehru Park, Nirman
Bhavan, and even DRDO headquarters. Not just Delhi, his works are also available
for public display in Las Vegas, Nevada and Netherlands.
Public
Exhibitions
To
showcase his work to art lovers, critics, and the general public, he conducts
public exhibitions from time to time. One of the unique exhibitions that
comprised of his works was held at India International Centre in 2016. The
exhibition titled “iSculpt” was unique, as the artworks were displayed in the
natural setting. The visitors witnessed numerous pieces by Neeraj that revolved
around Indian mythology, among which Divine Love captured
a lot of attention. Talking about his international exhibitions, his works were
part of Santorini Biennale that took place in Greece in 2016.
Awards
and recognitions
Neeraj Gupta
was the only sculptor from India to reach the finals of Woollahra Small
Sculpture Prize in 2018. His work Drifter – III, a sculpture that challenged
the de-humanisation of art in the era of super-technology, was appreciated at
the event.
He
became the first Indian sculpture
artist to bag silver medal during XIth Florence Biennale. The accolade has
been instrumental in the recognition of contemporary Indian art
internationally.
Other
awards include Sahitya Kala Parishad Award during the 28th Annual Art
Exhibition in 2004 and the Best sculptor award in the 77th annual art exhibition
of AIFACS.
An
inspiration for budding artists
His
exceptional art and his successful career have inspired numerous aspiring
artists. One can learn that passion for art always pays off if you are true to
your work. This alumnus of the School of Planning and Architecture believes
that Indian artists need not inspire from the west for creating their artworks.
There are plenty of historical and cultural sites from which an artist can get
inspired. The caves of Ajanta and Ellora are the motivation behind a lot of his
works.
Art
sculptures online
It’s
now possible to get the sculptures by Neeraj through online portal Incredible
Sculptures. Check the available options from here: https://www.incrediblesculptures.in/.
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