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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Nek Chand, Standing Figure, Circa 1980
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Nek Chand

Standing Figure, Circa 1980
Cement
70.5 x 29 x 24 cm
27 3/4 x 11 3/8 x 9 1/2 in
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Nek Chand, born on December 15, 1924, in Berian Kalan, a village in what is now Pakistan, was a pioneering artist known for his creation of the Rock Garden of...
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Nek Chand, born on December 15, 1924, in Berian Kalan, a village in what is now Pakistan, was a pioneering artist known for his creation of the Rock Garden of Chandigarh. His early life was marked by displacement during the partition of India in 1947.

In the wake of the conflict, Chand settled in Chandigarh which was being transformed by French architect Le Corbusier. In the process of development, numerous towns were demolished to make way for the new infrastructure.

Working as a government roads inspector in Chandigarh, Chand began transforming a small piece of land into an extensive sculpture garden in the 1950s. Utilizing the rubble and detritus from the demolition he created intricate sculptures depicting animals, humans, and fantastical creatures, blending elements of folk art, surrealism, and environmentalism.

Initially unknown to many, the Rock Garden was discovered by authorities in the 1970s, leading to official support for its expansion and maintenance. Over the years the garden grew into a sprawling complex featuring thousands of sculptures, waterfalls and winding pathways.

Chand’s artistic philosophy was deeply rooted in his reverence for nature and his belief in the transformative potential of discarded materials.
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Provenance

Private British Collection;
Private European Collection

Exhibitions

Grosvenor Gallery, London, South Asian Modern Art 2024, 13 June – 5 July 2024, no. 42, illustrated in exhibition catalogue pg. 111
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