42 x 72 x 60 in
Steel
About the artwork
Vyom's work evokes a diverse world of non-human presences, beings in continuing flux; through play and discovery, and shifts of power – in being, constant. Vyom carries the germs of his early apprenticeship with Lynda Bengalis in America in as much as his more recent work with the potters of Mandla, Madhya Pradesh and Molela, Rajasthan as part of a livelihoods programme administered by the Asian Heritage Foundation. Vyom recently completed a project with Goethe Institut Max Mueller Bhavan, Mumbai. His most recent exhibits include a showcase at the Kasturbhai Lalbhai Museum of Art, Ahmedabad. Vyom is a trained sculptor from the Faculty of Fine Arts at M.S.U, Baroda. He has exhibited works at the India Art Fair Delhi, Jaipur Lit Fest, The Guild and Nehru Center in Mumbai among others. As a sculptor, materials like metal, terracotta, cement and paper mâché often feature in his practice.
Delving into the future, Vyom prompts contemplation on the societal expectations and responsibilities tied to artistic freedom, serving as a grounding force amid the relentless pursuit of the convenience pedestal. At its core, this is a critical examination of human-centricity and its ties to capitalism. At the same time it is a re-evaluation of our relationship with the natural world, advocating for a shift towards ecological oneness.
About the artist
Vyom's work evokes a diverse world of non-human presences, beings in continuing flux; through play and discovery, and shifts of power – in being, constant. Vyom carries the musings of his early apprenticeship with Lynda Bengalis in America as much as his more recent work with the potters of Mandla, Madhya Pradesh, Molela, Rajasthan and Poshina Gujarat. Vyom recently experimented with social media as a medium for work in continuation of a project he did as part of ‘5 million incidents’ supported by the Goethe Institut Max Mueller Bhavan. His most recent exhibits include a showcase at the Kasturbhai Lalbhai Museum of Art, Ahmedabad. Vyom studied sculpture at the Faculty of Fine Arts at M.S.U, Baroda. He has exhibited works at the India Art Fair Delhi, Jaipur Lit Fest and has had multiple group shows across the country. This is his 5th solo show and his first solo presentation in Mumbai.
