Contemporary Indian Sculptors are the icing on the cake of Indian Sculpture. Mahendra Shah, from Gujarat, was the first Indian to experiment with diamond sculpting. Mahendra Shahs greatest achievement is the diamond crucifix which received recognition from the Gemological Institute of America. Indian Sculptors during Modern Age mark the age in between medieval sculpture and contemporary sculpture. Meera Mukherjees works depicts the life of the common people. Playful expressions and whimsies add another dimension to her work. N.N.Rimzon prepares archetypal imagery in order to reach the core of rudimentary states and fine qualities of humanism. He is known for his enigmatic sculpture. Carmel Berkson is an Indian-American sculptor known for her documentation and books on Indian art, aesthetics and architecture. She was conferred the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2010. Mrinalini Mukherjees works show the influence of nature, its energies and elements. She works with materials like wax, rope and clay. Sankho Chaudhuri was an Indian sculptor and a well-known figure in the Indian art scene. Famous sculptor Ram Kinkar Baij was his teacher. Ram Vanji Sutar is an Indian sculptor and he is the recipient of Padma Bhusan in the year 2016. Dhruva Mistry combines religious art of ancient civilizations along with the popular art of the bazaar. His works bear a rich narrative quality. Krishna Reddy was a master in intaglio printmaking who has made a historic contribution in the field of graphic art. Trupti Patel has concentrated on human figure and human conditions in her creations. Her upbringing has had a strong influence in her works. Somnath Hore was an Indian sculptor and printmaker. His sculptures, prints and sketches were a reaction to major historical crisis and events that occurred in Bengal in the 20th century. Ramkinkar Baij was a significant artist of 20th Century and is regarded as the pioneer of modern Indian sculpture. |