Top Indian Sculpture Artist

Top Indian Sculpture Artist

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Updated on May 29, 2025 15:27 IST

Traditional Indian Sculptors gave endless idols for us to worship, and there are so many temples in india, where we worship the idols created by some of the finest and blessed sculptor artists in india. In this Shiksha article, we will discover the Famous Indian Sculptor Artists in india who created timeless classics to modern masterpieces, and will discover the top Indian sculpture artists and their contribution to the sculptor art form. 

Top Indian Sculpture Artist

Top Indian Sculpture Artist

The art of giving life and a new form to a stone or any other material with extremely difficult and unmatchable skills is not everyone's cup of tea, it takes years of hard work, the generational legacy of sculptor artists, talent and blessings to be a sculptor. The sculptor artists in India and their work are a vibrant blend of contemporary, ancient, traditional and cultural creativity. 

The sculptor's arts has also evolved from time to time, and the divine carvings of Khajuraho and Mahabalipuram to modern installations gracing urban landscapes are examples of Indian sculpture art. Even to date, various Indian sculptor Artists are leading their way to carry forward this legacy, their traditional techniques, and innovative ideas to the upcoming sculptor artists. 

There are some of the various Indian sculptor artists such as Arun Yogiraj, D.P. Roy Choudhury, Ravinder Reddy, Ramkinkar Baij, and Subodh Gupta who achieved international recognition for redefining the sculptural landscape of India. Their work involves various elements such as marble, terracotta, bronze, and mixed materials as well. The work also involves artwork based on society, mythology, modernity, and different sculptors based on imagination and creativity. 

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Top Sculptor Colleges in India

Here is the list of all the best sculpture colleges in India for those who wish to become a sculptor artist.

College Name

Courses 

Fees (INR)

 Duration

Faculty of Fine Arts, MSU Baroda

BFA/MFA in Sculpture

INR 10000 to INR 25000 per year

4 years (BFA), 2 years (MFA)

JJ School of Art, Mumbai

BFA in Sculpture, MFA in Sculpture

INR 12000 to INR 40000 per year

4 years (BFA), 2 years (MFA)

Kala Bhavana, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan

BFA/MFA in Sculpture

INR 6000 to INR 20000 per year

4 years (BFA), 2 years (MFA)

College of Art, Delhi

BFA in Sculpture, MFA in Sculpture

INR 12000 to INR 30000 per year

4 years (BFA), 2 years (MFA)

Rachana Sansad, Mumbai

BFA in Sculpture

INR 80000 to INR 1.2 lakh per year

4 years

Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi

BFA/MFA in Sculpture

INR 5000 to INR 15000 per year

4 years (BFA), 2 years (MFA)

Government College of Fine Arts, Chennai

BFA/MFA in Sculpture

INR 10000 to INR 35000 per year

4 years (BFA), 2 years (MFA)

Sir JJT School of Art, Mumbai

Diploma in Sculpture /BFA in Sculpture

INR 15000 to INR 50000 per year

3 to 4 years

Chandigarh University, Mohali

BFA in Fine Arts (Sculpture Elective)

INR 90000 to INR 1.2 lakh per year

4 years

Amity University, Noida

BFA in Visual Arts (Sculpture as elective)

INR 1.2 to INR 1.8 lakh per year

4 years

Top Sculptor Artists In India

Those who wish to become sculptor artists should go through the list of some of the best sculptor artists in India, who are known for their extraordinary work and sculpture. 

1. Arun Yogiraj

This is the name that recently got love across the country, and behind all the love is the historic creation of a 51-inch Ram Lalla idol at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir. Yes, you all guessed it right, Arun Yogiraj, who is the fifth-generation sculptor from Mysuru, is the man behind the Ram Lalla idol in Ram Mandir, Ayodhya. He is also known for his statue of Subhash Chandra Bose (51 inches), Adi Shankaracharya statue (12 feet) in Kedarnath, india.

Arun Yogiraj

Arun Yogiraj

2. D.P. Roy Choudhury

D.P. Roy is a celebrated sculptor artsts in india, and his bronze sculptures like "Triumph of Labour" in Chennai and "Martyrs' Memorial" in Patna, captured the hearts of many indian. He is a popular sculpture artist in India.  modern art. D.P. Roy Choudhury also served as the principal of the Madras School of Art. IN 1958, he was honoured with the Padma Bhushan. 

D.P. Roy Choudhury

D.P. Roy Choudhury

3. Ravinder Reddy

Ravinder Reddy is known for his sculptures that are wrapped with the larger-than-life idea. Some of his most celebrated sculptures are the sculptures of female heads. His artwork is a combination of contemporary themes, traditional indian aesthetics, choice of unique bold colours and his fusion. 

Ravinder Reddy

Ravinder Reddy

4. Ramkinkar Baij

Ramkinkar Baij is one of the well-known Indian Sculptor Artists. He is considered to be the first modernist sculptor of India. One of his renowned works is the sculpture of "Santhal Family" (1938). You can notice that Ramkinar Baij's work is a reflection of rural life and is known for his expressionist style. 

Ramkinkar Baij

Ramkinkar Baij

5. Subodh Gupta

Subodh Gupta is a contemporary sculptor and artist. He is known for transforming everyday objects like stainless steel utensils into large-scale structures. Subodh Gupta's works depict modernity, consumption, and tradition. 

Subodh Gupta

Subodh Gupta

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