Sculpted (From Paint to Patina) – Thota Vaikuntam, Krishen Khanna, Jogen Chowdhury, Madhvi Parekh, & Manu Parekh

What happens when the two-dimensional boundaries of a canvas are shattered by the minds of a nation's artistic heavyweights? Sculpted (From Paint to Patina) is a breathtaking visual and literal celebration of a landmark moment in contemporary Indian art history. Published by Aleph Book Company, this premium coffee-table volume documents the monumental three-dimensional explorations of five of India's most celebrated modern art masters: Thota Vaikuntam, Krishen Khanna, Jogen Chowdhury, Madhvi Parekh, and Manu Parekh.For decades, these five visionaries have defined the contours of Indian fine art, enchanting audiences globally with their highly individualistic styles, vibrant palettes, and unmistakable figures. In this masterfully curated project, developed in close collaboration with the world-renowned Bronze Age London foundry in the UK, these legendary painters transitioned their iconic painted figures into heavy, fluid bronze sculptures. By recreating their signature characters from every single angle and imagining previously unseen aspects of their forms, they successfully bridged the gap between painting and sculpture, breathing tangible, three-dimensional life into their lifeworkThis luxury hardbound edition captures this transformation in exquisite detail, featuring: