Art Diary: Chennai-based artist moulds the marble with flair, for a showcase in Delhi

Chennai-based artist, Narayan Lakshman is exhibiting his first-ever sculpture at a group exhibition in Delhi's India Habitat Centre. Read on to know more

Smooth curves in pink intertwine the three figures so seamlessly that the marble they are made out of, emotes a unified soul. “This sculpture titled Protected represents the deep bond between humans, which comes out of my sense of oneness of the universe,” says Narayan Lakshman, the artist who has crafted this work. It’s currently displayed in Delhi at the ongoing exhibition, The Forces of Imagination.

Artist Narayan Lakshman's artwork, Protected is sculpted using pink makrana marble from Rajasthan.

“This is my first sculpture,” informs the Chennai-based artist, who is exhibiting his debute work alongside some of the aces in the realm of modern sculptural art form, such as Vibhor Sogani and Neeraj Gupta. “I, infact, worked closely with Gupta, to create this work,” shares Lakshman. But, he didn’t let his thoughts get coloured by his guide's palette, as can be seen in the former's treatment of the material — the pink makrana marble that's sourced from Rajasthan — which stands out even at such a nascent stage of Lakshman's experimentation with sculpture.

Eternal Present, an acrylic on canvas, painted by artist Narayan Lakshman (right) is also displayed at the exhibition.

Timing: 11am to 7pm

Nearest Metro Station: JLN Stadium (Violet Line)

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