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 ...
Since the ages, art has left a considerable impact on human civilizations. In the simplest words, art can be defined as the expression of human imagination in the visual form like sculpture or painting. Well, for each artist, the definition is unique. In the realm of art, the Indian subcontinent has an immense contribution. In fact, numerous forms of art have origins in India. Talking specifically about sculpture art, it is one of the vital art forms that has dramatically evolved over time. In the subsequent sections, we have discussed this evolution by talking about essential stages. Indus Valley civilization The inception of sculpture art in India dates back to Indus Valley civilization. The archaeologists have excavated vast quantities of steatite seals and terracotta sculptures at Harappa and Mohenjo Daro sites. Some prominent figures include animals, female dancers, foliage, and deities. That era’s artwork The Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-Daro considered the most remarkable...