Subodh Gupta
Subodh Gupta (India, 1964) is an Indian contemporary artist renowned for transforming everyday objects into monumental sculptures and installations. Utilizing materials like stainless steel utensils, bicycles, and milk pails, his work reflects on India's economic transformation and cultural identity. Notable pieces include 'Very Hungry God' and 'Gandhi's Three Monkeys.'
What is Environmental Art?
Environmental art is a collective term that refers to a wide range of artistic practices and works that engage with historical and ecological themes. The term often encompasses ecological concerns, although it is not exclusively defined by them. Environmental art acknowledges and appreciates the early history of the environmental art movement, including works with activist themes and those celebrating the connection between nature and the artist through the use of natural materials.
