SCULPTOR ARTIST

Vernika Singh

"My current works are inspired by acrobatics as I believe that the body experiences full freedom of movement during any such activity."

I am interested in human figures and the movements which are encountered by the body. It is the most beautiful sight to witness the human body in action and at times it is capable of doing things beyond imagination. To me it is the ultimate form of expression; as much as one can express simply through one’s gestures, body movements and posture; sometimes even words fail to do that. My current works are inspired by acrobatics as I believe that the body experiences full freedom of movement during any such activity. The high energy gymnasts attract me as much as graceful ballet dancers. Sometimes I try to capture certain energetic moves performed by acrobats and sometimes just a position holding onto which requires years of experience and practice; and I try to freeze that moment in time. The figures in my works are very raw. The focus is always on the anatomy rather than the facial features (which I try and dull out to an extent). I want my compositions to speak to the viewer as soon a...
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Artist Biodata

Vernika was born in 1992. Originally a painter since her graduation in 2013, she has been practicing in New Delhi for past nine years. Its been four years since she has been sculpting. She works mostly in metals like aluminium, brass and mild steel because it brings the much needed robustness to my compositions. She has participated in a number of exhibitions some of which are : Live Unbound (Group Show) at Modern Art Gallery (2019), Chanakyapuri ; Yarn (Group Show) at Visual Arts Gallery, India Habitat Centre (2018) ; When the caged bird sings (Group Show) at The Lodhi by Apparao Galleries and Anant Art (2018).

Artworks

The Diver,

Aluminium and Brass

ID: VESI004

80000

Gymnasts,

Aluminium and Mild Steel

ID: VESI003

150000

Tug of War,

Aluminium and Brass

ID: VESI001

70000

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