Kiran Shigvan had his art education upto G.D. Art (Sculpture & Modelling) at Sahyadri School of Art, Sawarde. Then he showcased his innovative work in many art exhibitions in the leading art galleries at Mumbai like Jehangir Art Gallery, Nehru Centre Art Gallery, Worli, Mumbai etc. He actively participated in the Art Camps at Jaipur in National sculpture workshop and stone caring at Sanjivani University, Kolhapur. He has also given his demonstration at Maharashtra State Art Teachers Federation. He is a proud recipient of many prestigious awards given by reputed art promotional institutions of national reputation like Bombay Art Society, Sahyadri School of Art, Art Society of India etc. His work has been appreciated by the present art fraternity and is in proud collection of several art collectors in India and abroad.
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| Artist: Kiran Shigvan |
Kiran Shigvan has been obsessed with clay modelling and sculpture work since his childhood. He used to visit the nearby workshops in Kolkata to keenly observe the creation of Ganpati idols and other spiritual statues / idols. Later on he took interest in artistic use of other materials like Bronze, Stone, FRP and mix medium etc to aesthetically adorn his work with the desired textures of Divine Culture and their peculiarities.
The present series incorporates his creative and innovative sculpture on bulls, horses, spiritual icons, idols etc in Bronze & FRP. The special features of his work are the superb finesse and textural finish for the creative endeavors in his unique creative style. They transcend form and materials in addition to very essence of human experience. Using both traditional techniques and contemporary sensibilities he has created these sculptures which duly explore the delicate balance between nature, culture and identity in apt perspectives. These innovative works are not only captivating, eye catching and lucid but also eloquent and creative in their own way. These in turn, share a dialogue with the viewers and onlookers leading to their warm response and due appreciations. His thoughtful and superb innovations soon leave their indelible impact on all leading to their applauds and positive response.
Recent sculptures made by a well-known sculptor, Kiran Shigvan will be showcased in a solo art exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery, M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001 from 25th to 31st March 2025 between 11am to 7pm.
It will illustrate the subtle nuances of the Divine Texture of Culture in his recent Innovative sculptures made using bronze and FRP.
This exhibition will be inaugurated on 25th March 2025 at 5.30pm
by Hon. Prof. Prakash Arjun Rajeshirke, Chairman Sahyadri School of Art, Sawarde.
From: 25th to 31st March 2025
“DIVINE TEXTURE OF CULTURE”
An Exhibition of Sculptures
By well-known sculptor Kiran Shigvan
VENUE:
Jehangir Art Gallery
161-B, M.G. Road
Kala Ghoda, Mumbai – 400001
Timing: 11am to 7pm
Contact: +91 9167907095 / +91 7710868631
