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Subodh Gupta’s

Iconic Sculpture

The presented lot on exhibit at Cardi Gallery, London, 2018

Subodh Gupta, born in Bihar in 1964, spent his paintings, celebrates the beauty found in
formative years in Khagaul after the loss of his simplicity. Emphasizing that art need not be overly
father during childhood. Raised by his two brothers, esoteric, Gupta believes in the power of executing
he began his artistic journey at the College of Art, ideas straightforwardly. His versatility extends to
Patna. Relocating to New Delhi in 1991, he pursued mediums such as wood, bronze, marble, and brass.
his artistic aspirations and garnered recognition Exhibited in esteemed museums, galleries, art
both nationally and internationally. fairs, and biennales worldwide, Gupta’s creations
occupy a prominent position in the global
While initially trained as a painter, Gupta’s contemporary art scene.
creative repertoire spans various mediums. His
grand installations and sculptures often utilize His work has graced prestigious venues in cities
commonplace objects like stainless steel tiffin like New York, Paris, London, Beijing, and New
boxes, bicycles, and milk pails - items reminiscent Delhi. In 2013, he was honored with the Chevalier
of Indian household settings. Inspired by his Dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French
memories of watching his mother cook using these Government for his significant contributions to
vessels, Gupta recurrently incorporates them contemporary art. Currently residing and working
into his art. His distinctive style, characterized in New Delhi, Gupta continues to captivate
by monumental sculptures and hyper-realistic audiences with his compelling artistic vision.