Born in Bangalore in 1946, Nandagopal is today one of Asia's foremost expressive sculptures. As the son of famed artist, K.C.S Paniker, Nandagopal was raised in an inspiring and creative atmosphere.
Read MoreNandagopal was educated at Madras University's Loyola College where he graduated with a degree in physics in 1966. Following that, Nandagopal began his training as an artist at the Madras Government College of Arts and Crafts. Working only with metals, mediums rarely utilized in fine art, Nandagopal's education has enabled him to combine his artistic creativity with the technical complexity required to create his sculptures.
The artist's exceptional skill and the mastery of his choice of material are evidenced by his numerous awards. His accolades include the 1968 and 1978 Award of the Madras State Lalit Kala Akademi and the 1978 Gold Medal at the IVth Triennale International in New Delhi. Nandagopal was also awarded the Homi Bhabha Fellowship by the Government of India in 1980.
Since the 1970s, Nandagopal has exhibited extensively around the world. From Antwerp to Teheran, Nandagopal's works have found their way into museums and private collections both in Indian and internationally. 2006 sees Nandagopal exhibiting the largest collection of his works at the Singapore Art Museum.
Text courtesy Gajah Gallery.
