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About the Artwork
| Medium : | Terracotta |
| Size : | 5.5" x 4.5" x 4.25'' |
| Provenance: | Acquired from the artist family. Private collection, New Delhi |
About the Artist
K.S. Kulkarni, born in 1918, was a pioneering Indian modernist who blended classical and folk elements with contemporary art forms. Influenced by cubism, Ajanta murals, and Chola bronzes, he developed a semi-abstract style. Born in Karnataka, he overcame early hardships to study at Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai. Kulkarni founded Delhi Silpi Chakra and Triveni Kala Sangam and served as Vice Chairman of the Lalit Kala Akademi. His travels, especially to South America, shaped his aesthetic, and he exhibited widely, winning numerous national awards throughout his career, including the National Award from Lalit Kala Akademi (1955, 1962, 1965) and the Emeritus Fellowship from the Government of India in 1985. He was nominated for the International Arts Program in the USA. His works were exhibited at prestigious venues worldwide, including the Rubin Museum (New York), the Sao Paulo Biennale, and galleries in Washington, Tokyo, and Mexico. The artist passed away in 1994.
The Eclectic Collection , Delhi
