10 January 2025
THE FLUID GRACE OF AARTI GUPTA BHADAURIA’S TERRACOTTA SCULPTURES
Sublime Galleria, Bengalure is proud to present a month-long solo exhibition of exquisite terracotta sculptures by renowned artist Aarti Gupta Bhadauria. The show, hosted at UB City, Bengalure, will run from January 10, 2025, offering art enthusiasts a chance to experience her captivating creations.
Aarti Gupta Bhadauria is a contemporary Indian sculptor who masterfully crafts sculptures using terracotta. She began her artistic journey in 2004, earning a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts with a focus on sculptures from Gwalior, India. Her creations are known for their rhythmic, abstract nature, capturing waves of feelings and emotions in various forms.
Aarti Gupta Bhadauria’s sculptures captivate with their rhythmic, organic forms inviting viewers to engage from multiple perspectives. Using terracotta, she creates abstract works that seem to defy gravity, achieving a fluidity and movement that reflects the ethereal qualities of human emotion. Free from armature constraints, her sculptures rise and fall with natural grace, creating a dynamic presence through the interplay of bends, shadows and curves.
Exploring the intricate waves of human emotions, Aarti’s sculptures reveal new images and meanings depending on the viewer’s perspective. Her abstract approach allows her to express feelings that words cannot easily articulate. Her works do more than simply exist in space—they evoke a sense of movement, mirroring the ever-changing nature of human emotions.
Aarti Gupta Bhadauria’s choice of terracotta as her medium is deeply intentional. During her college years, she experimented with various materials, but terracotta resonated most with her. For Aarti, working with terracotta feels like a natural extension of herself, connecting her contemporary artistic expressions to ancient traditions. This medium, one of the five classical elements, gives her work both a timeless quality and a modern edge.
By choosing terracotta, Aarti Gupta aims to redefine its traditional associations with folk art. She views it as a powerful tool for expressing modern emotions and personal experiences.
Aarti Gupta‘s goal is to elevate terracotta to new heights, using it to communicate contemporary themes. Through her work, she aspires to be recognized as a contemporary voice in the art world, particularly in terracotta sculpture.
Aarti’s artistic vision extends beyond her current body of work. She dreams of creating a legacy that redefines terracotta as a medium and places her at the forefront of contemporary sculpture. Her ambition is to spread her unique approach to terracotta across the globe, demonstrating how this ancient material can communicate modern emotions and ideas. In a world where terracotta is often seen as a medium for traditional or folk art, Aarti aims to challenge those preconceptions by pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved with clay.
Aarti Gupta Bhadauria aims to share her unique approach to terracotta worldwide, showcasing how this ancient material can convey modern emotions and ideas.
In a world where terracotta is often associated with traditional or folk art, Aarti challenges these preconceptions by pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved with clay.
