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Vidya Shankar Sthapathy
Vidya Shankar Sthapathy: A Pioneer of the Madras Metaphor Born in Karur, Tamil Nadu, in 1938, Vidya Shankar Sthapathy represents a singular thread in Indian modern sculpture – the last craftsman to wholeheartedly embrace contemporary forms while deeply rooted in centuries-old artistic traditions. His journey is one of profound lineage, innovative technique, and a quiet revolution within the art world. He currently resides in Kumbakonam
, a town steeped in artistic heritage within the Thanjavur district, carrying forward a legacy that stretches back perhaps as far as the magnificent temples of his region. Sthapathy’s artistic path began with formal training at the Government College of Arts and Crafts in Madras (now Chennai) in 1962. However, it was his subsequent engagement with the ‘Madras Metaphor,’ a pivotal movement in Indian art during the 1960s and 70s, that t…