NATURE’S SIGNATURE

In this work Vipul Kumar explores the play of light and shadow, movement and stillness, utilising open and closed forms to allow a space for introspection. His large porous asymmetrical sculptures resemble an ancient monument with its worn exterior. Vipul exploits all that ceramics uniquely offers as in form, colour and texture, exploring the full gamut of glaze possibilities. Nature’s Signature comprises of six pieces that interrelate and connect the natural material of clay with the mark of the artist. In his practice, Vipul works spontaneously, allowing forms to develop freely, the man-made and the natural intertwining and merging one into the other. Through his work Vipul expresses his concern for environmental damage but believes in the power of nature to heal. As he says, “it is patient, adaptable, resilient and forgiving”.

VIPUL KUMAR received his MFA degree in Sculpture from Banaras Hindu University in 1995. He is the recipient of the Junior and Senior Fellowship from the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Vipul has participated as a stone sculptor in two national camps, as well as in an Indo-Japanese sculpture symposium. Working in both stone and ceramics, Vipul has had the opportunity to participate in several group shows all over India. His most recent solo exhibition was at the Lalit Kala Academi, New Delhi. His work is a part of several private and public collections, including the Mumbai International Airport and at Art Ichol, Madhya Pradesh.