Veteran sculptor Himmat Shah’s latest works go on display

Acclaimed artist Himmat Shah's latest sculptures have been displayed as part of an exhibition at Tao Art Gallery. (Source: Tao Art Gallery)

The veteran painter and sculptor's works comprise abstract bronze and terracotta heads -- which is also considered his signature style. (Source: Tao Art Gallery)

The solo exhibition is on till December 15, 2022 (Source: Tao Art Gallery)

The press statement notes that Himmat's gilded clay sculptures have traces of paintings with a dramatic touch. "His fame as a sculptor has been far-reaching, but his paintings are also outstanding for displaying intriguing themes in exquisite detail," reads the statement (Source: Tao Art Gallery)

His terracotta and bronze sculptures have an almost primitive appearance that mimics proto-historic iconography, as per the statement. (Source: Tao Art Gallery)

Despite transitioning from drawing to print to sculpture, Shah's work shows a consistent mark-making style. (Source: Tao Art Gallery)

The show has been curated by noted art curator Kalpana Shah. (Source: Tao Art Gallery)

Shah has received several awards and honours, notably The Lalit Kala National Award for Painting in 1959, The Bombay Art Society Award in 1962, The Sahitya Kala Parishad Award in 1988, and The All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society Award in 1996 (Source: Tao Art Gallery)

In a statement, the curator said that the journey from a young boy to now at the age of 90 has been challenging but unique with his highly singular creative intellectual thinking, where he detached himself from all societal norms. "He said I never got married because I didn't want to get trapped - a free soul who still feels young and is confident about crossing a century. He has great energy, and ideas for the future, including opening a colossal studio cum gallery (Source: Tao Art Gallery)