Delhi art society and culcutta sculptors put up 100 artworks by 14 sculptors.
Sculptural art is going places in the capital as Chawla Art Gallery, in collaboration with the Delhi Art Society and Calcutta Sculptors put up, The Forces of Imagination, an extensive and first-ever exclusive sculpture exhibition. With over 100 captivating artworks by 14 renowned sculptors at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, the event celebrates the profound and tactile art form of sculpture.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Dr Karan Singh who presided over a felicitation ceremony for the legendary sculptor Padma Bhushan Ram V Sutar. Known for creating the world’s tallest Statue of Unity, Sutar’s monumental contributions to Indian art were celebrated during the event.
Hosted by Shibani Chawla, director of Chawla ArtGallery and curated by the distinguished art critic Nanak Ganguly, the opening night was attended by luminaries. Bharat Lal, secretary general of the National Human Rights Commission; Ajit Pai, chairman of the Delhi Urban Arts Commission; Dr Mahesh Verma, vice chancellor of IP University; Sunit Tandon, director of India Habitat Centre and Dhanender Kumar of the Competition Commission were present. Renowned sculptors Neeraj Gupta, Vibhor Sogani, and Tapas Sarkar were among the distinguished artists, alongside other prominent names from the art and cultural community, making it a grand celebration of sculptural brilliance.
Reflecting on the show, Shibani Chawla remarked, “This exhibition is a tribute to the transformative power of sculpture. For the first time, we’ve brought together a diverse group of exceptional sculptors to showcase how tradition meets innovation in the contemporary art world.” She added, “With a focus on blending classical techniques with modern creativity the show celebrates sculpture as an enduring and evolving art form.”
The exhibition features an eclectic mix of works created from materials such as bronze, marble, stainless steel, wood and aluminium, offering visitors an unparalleled visual and sensory experience. The lineup of artists includes Tapas Sarkar, Ratan Krishna Saha,
Somnath Chakraborty, Debabrata De, Subrata Paul, Barun Pramanick, Saumen Kar, Chandan Roy, and Pabitra Ganguly from Calcutta Sculptors. From the Delhi Art Society, Neeraj Gupta and Vibhor Sogani showcase their innovative creations. Independent artists like Narayan Lakshman, Bolla Srinivas Reddy, and KR Nariman also contribute to this extraordinary collection. Highlights include Vibhor Sogani’s futuristic stainless steel sculptures and Neeraj Gupta’s intricate marble works, each piece a testament to the transformative power of imagination. The exhibition will move to Chawla Art Gallery from January 1 to 31, 2025.
